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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
8
The column riffs on D-Day style stakes in the Pacific theater and mocks melodrama around imminent invasion. It notes grim humor amid real danger as Japan vows resistance and threatens grim measures while Allies prepare. The tone blends Middle Ages imagery with wartime urgency.
The piece argues warlords intend suicidal defense with secret weapons like rocket bombs. It notes Germany’s near hidden threats, the impact of Allied bombing on rocket programs, and predicts a devastating air campaign against Japan. It warns Japan is cut off by sea and air blockades and must surrender to avoid disaster.
The report claims industries are relocating to Manchuria but notes Allied naval dominance prevents escape from the Mikado’s home domains. It acknowledges some relocations occurred earlier, yet asserts current moves are unlikely.
Gen. Jacob L. Devers will succeed Gen. Joseph W. Stillwell as commander of the Army ground forces. Stilwell had replaced Buckner, who was killed in action, as commander of the 10th Army on Okinawa. Devers previously led the Sixth Army Group in the European theater of operations.
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