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American troops on Wakde island near New Guinea have repelled 3 attacks by the Japanese. 5 ships were also destroyed and a single bomber got also a ship. 9 seaplanes were destroyed too. In Russia Russian troops are still standing firm against German attempts to secure better positions at the Lower Dnjestr near Tiraspol and in the foothills of the Carpathians. Some news was given about Tito's forces which consists of the National Liberation Army and the Partisan detachments of Yugoslavia. In all there are 11 corps which form 34 divisions with some 300000 men. Hand grenades are being made in a hidden factory from unexploded German bombs. They also have a few captured planes and guns at their disposal. So far they have withstood 6 German offensives. Tito's headquarters are being guarded by a Praetorian guard.
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22/5/1944
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Battle of Wakde
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