first in the coal debate on the
nationalization of the mines and said that
only an election could decide on
that.
14.10.1943. 8.= am. Richard Wessel
The Japanese have suffered a big
defeat at Rabaul their main base
in New Britain. Over 100 ships and
over 120 planes were lost by the
enemy when Allied planes made
a surprise attack. 3 destroyers
3 merchantmen, 100 other craft,
1 submarine and tender.
The attack on the shipping was
carried out by Mitchells. Liberators
bombed the airfield and destroyed
126 bombers and fighters whereas another
50 were damaged. The cost to the
Allies is 5 planes missing and others
damaged. The success of this attack
gives the Allies air supremacy.
The Russians have broken the
the defense line in the Crimea.
In further air attacks in the S.W.
Pacific 15 planes were destroyed.
Vella Lavella island has now
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