20/3/1944 1.= pm. R. Wessel
The Germans managed to reinforce
their strong points in Cassino and
regained some ground. Heavy fighting
continues.
The Red Army's biggest success yesterday
was the crossing of the Dnjepr over a 40
mile front.
On the Italian front fierce fighting continues
in Cassino and on the other 5th Army
front sharp fighting takes place but
no changes in the front. On the 8th Army
patrols were active. Our planes flew
1800 sorties against some 80 by the
enemy. We destroyed 22 planes and
17 of ours are missing.
Docks near Trieste were bombed and
and also railway installations between
Florence and Rome. American naval
forces were active west of Cassino.
Pucheu was executed by a firing squad
this morning. His appeal was
rejected. The preparations are being
made to evacuate places on the foot
of the Vesuvius where the position is
serious. Cergy a railway depot 25
miles North of Paris was bombed
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