23/8/1944. 9.= am.
A big Allied pincer movement threatened
the retreat of the Germans to the Lower
Seine.
On the coast Dutch and Belgian troops
are only 4 miles from Honfleur while
British air borne troops operating as
infantry have reached Pont-l'Évêque.
Still further South United Kingdom and
Canadian forces are advancing toward
the Lower Seine.
The American force has progressed down
the left bank of the Seine toward the river's
mouth against increased opposition.
Other American forces have liberated
Sens southeast of Paris.
In the streets of Paris the French patriots
are reported to have been using light
artillery against the Germans.
In Southern France the French forces have
improved their positions in Toulon and
other Allied forces were last reported
within 3 miles of Marseilles.
Unconfirmed reports from the Spanish
frontier say Allied troops have landed
at Arcachon southwest of Bordeaux.
The Maquis has now liberated 14
departments of France.
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