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achieved that in appalling weather conditions
which made the roads impossible
for rolling vehicles. The German attacks
were costly to them as 2500 men
were killed and prisoners taken
whereas 90 tanks were destroyed.
In N. Russia the Russians are
fighting their way through from Luga
and also strengthening their
position on the East bank of Lake
Peipus. Helsinki got two air attacks
last night. The Ju 290 is a heavy
bomber also used for transport.
More than 100 planes bombed at
treetop height a harbour and
airfield in new Britain which attack
cost us 8 planes.
On land we are pushing on Eastward
from Cape Gloucester. American
bombed an island 400
miles East of the Japanese base at
Truk. At New Delhi the viceroy Lord
Wavell spoke about the war situation
and the prospects for India.
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