They say that considerable damage was done and that conditions were bad for defense
during the night. No bombs have come over here but some have been after
daybreak today. The Russians have now extended their front to over 500 miles.
A place 25 miles short of the Latvian border was taken and in two days 20
miles advance reported. Tuesday alone 700 Germans were killed and 1500 made
prisoner on the new front No. of Polatsk. The threat to the Germans still
North is now greater. Inside Wilna there are still Germans resisting
but they have been pinned down against the river. Places within 30 miles of
Grodno have been taken. In Italy the Germans are keeping up their
opposition.
13.7.1944 6.= pm Joseph Macleod
The Americans make slow but steady progress toward St. Lô and the West
Coast. Between 8 and 2 last night Bomber Command sent 1300 planes
out to bomb targets in Northern France. About a thousand heavies went
today to Munich again. Heavy fighting takes place between the Odon and
the Orne and the enemy's armour casualties were considerable yesterday.
It looks as if the Americans stepped up the tempo of their drive toward St. Lô
this morning. In last night's attack was also included the one one the
railway yard at Tours. The planes going to Munich today were escorted by
Lightnings, Thunderbolts and Mustangs. Many flying bombs were
destroyed today. Last Sunday a deep shelter was opened in London
and today will be another as well as a further one very soon.
This was announced by Minister Morrison today. There are no
signs that German opposition in Italy is weakening. In the centre
San Lovato [?] has been captured. The Germans have 18 divisions
in the front line in Italy. The Todt organization is working hard on the
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