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bombers went out twice but there was no
fighter opposition. Continuous patrols were
maintained over the battle area, ships and
beaches. 36 of our Tactical Air Force are
missing. Coastal craft destroyed 2 E-boats.
Halifaxes and Lancaster were out in strength
last night attacking railway centres in
France and doing as low as 900 feet through
the clouds to unload bombs. Last night gliders
and transport planes also arrived with
Jeeps and guns. Allied air forces are going
out in strength today as never before.
The first large batch of German prisoners
arrived yesterday evening.
Cologne was attacked last night and
sea mines were also laid all without loss.
A few German planes were over East Anglia
last night causing little damage and
no casualties. 3 were destroyed.
In Italy 5th Army captured Civitavecchia
35 miles direct and 50 miles by rail from
Rome. It was captured yesterday morning
and our spearhead is pushing northward.
Advance units also reached the town of
Bracciano. The 8th Army captured Subiaco
on the road to Pescara. Leghorn has been bombed
and railways along French and Italian
Riviera, 1800 sorties were made.
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