Daily Crossword Across and Down Word Puzzle
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War Correspondent Recaps Rommel and Von Rundstedt Offensives
HAL BOYLE notes two major German offensives in World War II involved near misses against American lines. Rommel’s 1942 Faid Pass push and Von Rundstedt’s December Bd drive nearly split Allied forces, but timely American reserves and stubborn defense averted catastrophe. The piece compares aims, tactics, and close calls, citing key locations like Thala, Thelepte, and Celles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Belgium
Rommel
Faid Pass
Tunsia
von Rundstedt
Africa
Montgomery
Mareth
34Th
Scheitla
Kasserine
Thala
Ninth
Gafsa Feriana
Thelepte
Mareth Line
Thebesse
First Army
Constatin
Algiers
Patton
Schnee Eifel
Rainfall totals and monthly averages from Winchester Lab
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending at 7 a m none. January to date 0.89 inches year to date 0.89 inches. Average annual rainfall for 31 years 35.95 inches. Monthly averages 1913 43? values. Jan 2.51 Feb 1.95 Mar 2.92 Apr 3.15 May 3.60 Jun 3.83 Jul 3.60 Aug 3.74 Sep 2.31 Oct 3.45 Nov 2.46 Dec 2.43. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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