8-11-1943. 6.= pm. Frederick Allen
In 4 days the 8th Army advanced 20
miles and has almost reached
the river near the Adriatic.
On the 5th Army front there are signs
of a German withdrawal.
Our North West African Air Force were
very active with our light bombers over
the 5th and 8th Army front.
In the harbour of Split 3 merchant ships
were bombed and seen sinking.
Mitchells bombed both sides of the
Adriatic. One of our planes is
missing. Two of our destroyers, famous
for their actions in the Mediterranean
have bombed Durazzo on the Albanian
coast. Albanian patriots have
also had successes. Hitler's
communique this afternoon
gives the news that the Russians
have broken through and are pushing
out to the West and North West from
burning Kiev. Our Allies have also
improved their position on the
Crimea. On the Central front beyond
Nevel places have been taken in
local fighting. Bomber Command
Mosquitoes were over Germany last
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