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The German attack started yesterday evening in
heavy rain and thunderstorm against positions
which we hold on high ground across the river Odon.
Some German panzers penetrated to a depth of 1/2 a
mile but 12 of them were knocked out. They were
slung back and we improved our positions. At 10 o'clock
all was over and we had gained fresh ground improving
our positions. Scottish infantry was also fighting at
Cherbourg. There is still no gas, water or electricity.
The Germans had plenty of food, wine, champagne and
cognac in their bunkers. It is now known that the
6th German general in Normandy has been killed.
Our planes attacked railway and road targets
in France yesterday afternoon and evening.
1100 sorties were made. In the Bay of Biscay a
tanker was attacked. Last night more sea mines
were laid all without loss. Today formations of bombers
were seen going out. In Italy the pace of the Allied
advance was quickened yesterday on all fronts.
We reached the outskirts of a town less than 20
miles south of Leghorn. 3 columns are closing in
on Siena and we are within 7 miles of that town.
Castiglione del Lago on the Western shore of Lake
Trasimeno was captured. Here we had to meet
most stubborn resistance the last few days. Our
planes attacked road and rail transport in the
French and Italian Riviera. An airfield at
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