10/10/1044. 1.=pm. Frank Philips
The 1st Canadian Army who landed behind the
German lines across the Scheldt are already
relieving pressure against the Canadians in
their bridgehead across the Leopold Canal.
Bochum in the Ruhr was attacked last night.
Canadian troops advancing north of Antwerp
have reached the road and railway leading
into the isles in the Scheldt estuary. On the
Leopold Canal the Canadians improved
their bridgeheads. Those across the Braakman
are firmly ashore and advanced 2 1/2
miles. Yesterday the German fire slackened.
Canadian forces are 3 1/2 miles from
Bergen op Zoom. A German attack
west of Nijmegen was repelled with
heavy loss. 5 miles northeast of Aachen
a strong German attack was repelled.
15 miles southeast of the town the
Americans held their lines. General
Patton's forces secured local successes
over the Moselle and captured 4 small
towns. The fantastic battle for the Metz
fortress continues. Iron doors
leading into the tunnels have to be burnt
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