back across the Memel failed and the Russians could
increase their bridgehead and capture some 20 villages.
In the North Lebesh [?] was taken. Russian planes attacked
shipping in the Gulf of Kotka. There is still nothing definite
about a Russian attack lower South. American Fortresses
and Liberators yesterday attacked flying bomb installations
in Northern France. This morning weather improved and
bombers were seen going out. This morning 2 German
research stations in 2 Baltic ports were bombed
by strong formations escorted by fighters. Near San
Francisco a naval ammunition depot blew up which is the
worst for years. At least 600 people were killed.
18/7/1944. Macleod 6.= pm
A slight improvement is reported in the British positions southwest
of Caen. The Americans are fighting in the outskirts of St. Lô. Over
500 American heavies went to Germany today. In Normandy fighting
is on a local scale but we have cleared the enemy from some high ground.
There is little fresh news from the American front. However a report
came in this afternoon that the Germans are evacuating St. Lô.
German planes were more prominent and they flew in formations
of 40 to 50. Today American heavies went to the North to
Luftwaffe experimental stations at Peenemünde and
....... where the main experimental station is for flying
bombs. Last night's flak over Berlin was not as intensive as usual
but some night fighters were up. 4000 pounders were dropped.
In our advance in Italy 3 things stand out. We are driving
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