13/10/1943. 6.= pm. Fred Grisewood
Two hours ago Italy declared war on Germany.
The actual declaration was communicated
to the Italian ambassador at Madrid
and in the name of the King.
After 4 o'clock yesterday Marshall Badoglio
broadcast over radio Bari.
He said tat the inhabitants of Naples had
been tormented and that there could be
no peace in Italy as long as there was
a German soldier there.
He also said his government would
shortly be completed by members
of all parties who will be invited to
take part.
The relationship of co-belligerence
however does not alter the armistice.
Fighting in Italy continues. The curve
in the front is being straightened
and more progress is being made
from Termoli. The 5th Army is
consolidating its positions south
of the Volturno. The action off the Allied
air forces is being restricted by bad
weather but of the activities which
took place not one plane is
missing. The Prime Minister spoke
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