1/6/1944 1.= pm. Frederick Allen
American and British troops have
gained more ground in heavy fighting
in the Alban Hills.
The 5th Army has made limited but
important gains northwest of Velletri by the Americans
and by British troops near the sea.
Our troops are pushing on beyond Arce
and 2 US destroyers have assisted by bombing
German positions in this sector.
The 8th Army advancing westward up
highway 6. Canadian troops have captured
Frosinone together with British troops
yesterday night. Frosinone was entered
early this morning. Sora fell to New
Zealand troops.
Our heavy bombers in Italy went to Ploesti
and Turnu Severin. 14 American bombers
and 7 other aircraft are missing. Over
Rumanian targets 43 German planes
were destroyed. Our other bombers
attacked German transport etc. and
also assisted Tito's army in Yugoslavia.
In all 2800 flights were made.
Tito reports the capture of a German
base in Dalmatia. Last night the strategic
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