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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1944
Page
11
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower directs the Allied invasion of Europe as the American commander in chief. German praise notes his assaults only on high-probability success days, while Ike jokes about his rank as he handles unprecedented war tasks.
Lt. Gen. Omar I. Bradley’s wartime push in May 1943 sparked the American Second Corps into action at Bizerte, leading to a 25,000 German surrender and the collapse of Nazi power in Tunisia. Born 1893, he celebrated a February 12 birthday and enjoys bridge, fishing, hunting, and golf.
Air Chief Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory, RAF veteran since 1914, heads the Allied Air Forces as the second front opens against Hitler. The once little publicized leader played a key role in the Battle of Britain and Dieppe, now directing air power with a steady, precise hand.
Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, commander of American Strategic Air Forces under Eisenhower, drives aerial attacks on German production. He believes each bombing sortie reduces Allied casualties when D Day arrives and dislikes desk work, preferring cockpit duty. He is a heavy coffee drinker, has a worrisome nature, and is blunt yet guarded in speech.
The article honors Air Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, deputy commander under Eisenhower, noting his leadership after Greece and Crete. It mentions his son, an RAF fighter pilot killed over London, and Tedder’s reform of the Middle East Air Command into a major striking force. It also highlights his water color painting and his quiet, piercing gaze and sharp humor.
Maj. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, head of the Eighth Air Force, praised for bold bombing strikes on Japan’s capital and for personally flying lead planes. Described as short in stature yet commanding, he earned a reputation beyond the daredevil label through meticulous mission preparation and athletic prewar air sports success.
Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsey led Allied naval forces to rescue 300000 trapped British troops at Dunkirk using a flotilla of small boats and destroyers under heavy fire. He helped plan convoys for the African campaign and now aims to return troops across the channel with unwavering resolve.
John Henry D'Albiac, veteran of World War I and Imperial Defence College graduate, now commands the British Tactical Air Force in Greece. He champions strong air ground integration and inspires Doughboys with a decisive, modern air strategy. He wears the DSO.
General Sir Bernard L. Montgomery, famed for his black beret and showman persona, led the British ground forces from Africa through a counterattack plan that pushed Rommel back and drove the Eighth Army 1,400 miles into Italy, with soldiering as his hobby and the Bible as his favorite reading.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris champions saturation bombing to destroy German industry. He led the Mohne and Eder dam raids and envisions 50 cities slated for destruction. Married with a young daughter, Harris softens when speaking of family and enjoys bourbon, values the United States.
General George S Patton commands western Tunisia and Sicily operations and has reportedly sent 177 000 German and Italian troops into hell as he pushes to win the European phase of World War II and move on to Japan. He began as a bold cavalryman and has been recommended for major general status. His motto Keep Punching God Is With Us voices his aggressive resolve.
The piece recalls the Dunkirk evacuation, noting the German advance into France and British efforts to delay invasion. It highlights flooding, bombardment, and a rearmed home guard, with the RAF and Royal Navy later pressing a new campaign for revenge as Lord Gort’s June 1 1940 vow echoes.
The Allied invasion of western Europe rose from four years of planning after Britain's stand in 1940. With raids against the continent, American entry, and combined Allied operations from North Africa to Italy, the preparing forces built a coordinated assault capability. By 1944, Eisenhower led a unified effort across air, sea, and land as invasion plans reached the decisive hour.
A wartime item recalls American actions at Aberdeen proving ground Maryland where a replica of the Siegfried line was demolished by artillery. It notes secrecy around new Allied weapons being used against the Germans at that time and emphasizes the Germans’ defenses, real or imagined.
The piece portrays German leaders like Hitler and Herr Schickelgruber anxious as Allied forces begin their assault on Berlin. It suggests the troops' bayonets are ready and that the Americans intend to push forward beyond Berlin if required.
The Dieppe assault of August 19 1942 with Canadian British and a few U S rangers ended in heavy casualties for about 5000 attackers 3372 wounded and 593 killed while Allied aircraft and landing crafts suffered losses. Lessons from Dieppe shaped later invasion tactics including surprise secrecy improved landing craft naval air support and stronger defenses.
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