4/8 8 am
(up to this broadcast since previous
report unable to listen due to breakdown in electricity supply)
Could due to lateness this morning
only listen to part of headlines at
end of news bulletin.
American forces occupied Troina
and the Canadians Regalbuto.
In the Orel front Stis' was occupied
and the Russians are now 5
miles from Orel.
4/8 6. pm Stuart Hibberd
More progress is reported from Sicily where
progress is very satisfactory especially
in the left sector.
In the central sector the Allied positions
were strengthened. Catenanuova and
Centuripe (spelling places not on
map!) the main objective is Adrano (Adiano).
Especially in the centre fighting is
bitter.
|