Italian capitulation may free 300 ships for Allied use
An Allied naval analysis says Italy could surrender 300 vessels totaling about 1.5 million tons, including seven battleships and several carriers. The plan envisions moving ships to North Africa, Gibraltar, Malta, Haifa, Palestine, Sicily, or neutral ports, with escorts and sabotage warned as needed.
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Capital Awaits New Moves for Italy Armistice
The capital pondered why today is the favorable moment to announce and enact Italy’s surrender. General Dwight D. Eisenhower used the phrase to signal the armistice should be made effective and disclosed, but he gave no reasons for the timing.
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Washington
Italy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Army chief calls for chaplains to aid soldiers
Brig. Gen. William R. Arnold, United States Army Chief of Chaplains, urged church groups to supply nearly a thousand more chaplains immediately. He said organizations should "rob their parishes of ministers if necessary" to provide spiritual advisers for American soldiers.
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New York
William R. Arnold
United States Army
Trojans of Italian Descent Jubilant Over Italy’s Surrender
Italian American residents of Troy celebrate Italy’s unconditional surrender to the United Nations. The news sparks pride and hopes that Italy will rejoin the world community as a prosperous, peaceful nation with strong ties to the United States. Many expect reunions with relatives in Italy and a future of shared liberty and opportunity.
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Sicily
Pennsylvania Freight Derailment Near Susquehanna River
A Pennsylvania railroad freight train detailing derailment near Columbia injures six trainmen aboard the caboose. The 95-car consist overturned with the locomotive on its side by the Susquehanna River bank. Engine crew included Totart the engineer and others reported affected.
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Columbia. Pa
Pennsylvania Railroad
Armistice Proclaimed as Italy Surrenders Unconditionally
Allied headquarters and Marshal Badoglio announced Italy’s unconditional surrender ending the war with Germany in Europe. Eisenhower stated the Italians must comply with terms approved by the United Kingdom United States and USSR. The move follows Mussolini’s fascist regime and removes Italy from the Axis as British and Canadian forces advance on the Italian peninsula.
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Surrender of Italian armed forces shocks New York crowd
In 1981 a woman recalls Mussolini era fear as word spreads that Italy’s armed forces have surrendered. She likens the moment to waves in a storm and says Italy can now join the Allies to keep liberty alive in a united world.
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Mussolini
Italy
Victory Celebrations Spark Worldwide Joy After Italy Surrenders
News of Italy's surrender triggers widespread rejoicing from Denver to New Orleans. 1800 postal workers cheer as a telegram to Roosevelt is ordered. Italian prisoners greet the news at Camp Wheeler. Mayors urge flags and bells ring as crowds praise Italy's surrender seen as victory in disguise for Italy.
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Italy
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Harlem
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First Avenue
Washington
England Receives News Calmly Amid Italian Fall
London residents greeted the reported fall of Italy with restrained elation. Broadcasters announced the development as a signal for a continent cleanup, triggering broad smiles among pedestrians and commuters as crowds gathered in shared relief.
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London
Eagland
Italy
Italians Battle With Germans Near Regio Calabria
An RAF officer described a bloody clash three days before the Allied invasion of Italy. In the hilly area behind Regio Calabria, about 200 Germans and 100 Italians were killed or wounded. An Italian resident said Italian troops refused orders, the fight lasted hours with heavy casualties, and some civilians killed Germans before fleeing to the hills.
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Italy
Regio Calabria
United States
Itan
Reggio
Prisoners Mass Planned to Thank Surrender
Italian prisoners of war at Fort Benning Ga will hold a thanksgiving mass after the surrender of Italy was announced. Public Relations Office says leaders asked for a te deum and received approval amid cheers of Viva le Roosevelt from several hundred Sicily arrival prisoners.
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