to 5 to 6 miles. Germans counterattacking
on the Smolensk front the enemy's offensive
continues but the enemy is counterattacking
heavily.
In the South West Pacific Allied troops
(Australian jungle fighters) have
landed in Central New Guinea
near Lae on which town they are
moving. MacArthur who has his headquarters
on New Guinea is leading the
troops. The ground movements take
place under the command of
General Blamey. Landings were
carried out in heavy force.
21 Japanese planes were shot down
for a loss of 2 of ourselves.
Lae itself got the biggest raid from the
air so far and this means the second
attack in 24 hours.
Our bombers were over Germany last
night.
2.= pm. Frederick Allen.
In S. Italy the 8th Army progressed slowly
in all sectors yesterday. This in spite extensive
demolitions and the mountainous
country. S. Stefano has been captured
whereas 3000 prisoners were taken.
The resistance is relatively weak
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