19.5.1944 6.= pm Macleod
The 8th Army is exploiting the capture of
Casino. Fortresses and Liberators attacked
targets at Berlin and Brunswick today.
The 8th Army is getting the utmost out of the
capture of Casino. The 5th Army is continuing
its drive South of the Lire river and approaching
the Southern bastions of the Hitler line.
The Americans have captured Formia.
Monastery hill has been captured by the
Poles and Casino town by the British.
One place captured means an advance
of 17 miles since the offensive began.
Formia was captured yesterday afternoon
and the Americans have pushed on
beyond that place. It was at 10.15 yesterday
morning that Monastery hill fell to the
Poles. At half past 2 yesterday afternoon
Casino town had been cleared of all
resistance. The German High Command
communique reports continued heavy
fighting. In our advances near the Coast
our navy gave help. Our planes made 2000
flights from Italy. Over the battle area our
light and fighter bombers were active.
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