17 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1945
Page
1
A Soviet assault advances from near the Hungarian border as Russian forces under Marshal Koniev push into German positions. Reports describe heavy fighting, rapid tank operations, and large German losses while Russian gains widen across southern Poland and adjacent fronts.
United States forces report strong Japanese resistance in the northern Luzon front around the Menguet and Veline passes. Casualties occur as forward infantry patrols encounter heavy enemy fire from artillery hidden in mountain caves while American and allied units push toward strategic junctions near San Fabian and the Mangataren-Mungataren area.
Australian army patrols report increasing enemy resistance and heavy bombardment in the New Guinea theater. Troop movements and artillery exchanges are noted with patrols advancing inland toward strategic coastal areas and central highlands as Allied forces push to contain Japanese positions.
Allied forces seize Houffalize in the Belgian Ardennes as tanks and infantry push toward Cherain and Saint Hubert. Front reports note mined sections, German anti tank guns, and resistance around Herain while American units move from the south to tighten the pocket. Casualties and prisoners are listed as troops brace for further thrusts in the region.
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