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60-MILE How German Shells Cross
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ALBANIA
ATHENS, Dec. 2 (Reuter)-The Italians are now retreating on front right across Albania from the sea to the shores of Lake Ockrid.
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In the eastern sector, Greek troops are pursuing the enemy beyond Pogra detz, while in the western sector resistance is being broken and the Italians are yielding strategic positions.
Effective
Counter- Move
LONDON, Dec. 2. (British Wireless)-The Greek-Italian war has been raging for one month and in reviewing events of the campaign, an thoritative military commen- tators in London point out as the most striking feature that the war which began with an unprovoked invaston has be- come an effective counter- attack carried out in Albania.
Even on the coastal sector there are now no Italian troops in Greece other than those as pri- sonerse
Originally the Greek plan must have been purely defensive. with the object of protecting Salonika and the fact that in the northern sector the Greek counter-offensive has been most effective testines to the brillance of Greek general- ship.
BRILLIANT STRATEGY Reuter adds that apart from brilliant Greek strategy. there are several reasons for this change.
The Italian soldiers were let down by the inefficient plans of his leaders, who sacrificed military necessities to Fascist political ex- pedients.
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The key to the Greek success in the north was the capture of Koritza, which controls the func tion roads leading to Greece, to Central Albania and to Yugoslavia. The Grecks are now operating in
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At bayonet point, Greek, forces stormed and captured Italian positions in the Koritza region despite fierce resistance, according to the latest messages which add that Italian "invaders" are re--
treating all along a 60-mile front.
Italians Still Being
Rolled Back: Greeks:
Make Big Advances
Victories No Flash In Pan
LONDON, DE (British Wireless)-THE TIMES, in an editorial headed The Italian Defeat" takes most favour- able view of the outlook. It says, "The Greek victories were no flash the pan. The Greek Army conglunes to ad- The port of Santi vance. Quaranta must have ceased to be used for supply. Verona has probably been rendered useless leaving the enemy to rely on. Durazgo and what from the value he can en Roadstead of San Giovanni di Medua.
"It would not be a surprise it within the next few days the Itallans were to abandon southern Albania altogether perhaps down to a line of the Shkumb! River. which flows through Elbasan west- ward to the Adriatic.
It that were to happen it is not inconceivable that Santi quaranta khould be used to supply the Greek | Army on its western dank...
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That is what we are thinking and saying in Dover, in the real front line, where only a strip of water dl- vides us from the foe:
No-man's-land Is taking on an in-. creasingly unples- sant and turbulent aspect with the shortening of the days. From my window overlook-
Ing the cliffa I see
the ridges of white spray dancing on the heaving water, and I hear the sau'wester" whistling by at 70 m.p.h.--EDWIN TETLOW.-
FORTY-TWO ATTACKS ON DOCKS
Widespread
Hammering By Royal
Air Force On Germany Last Week
LONDON, Dec. 2 (Reuter)---Widespread and heavy EAF. raids on Germany, German oc cupied territory and on Italy were made last week, vrásky
Forty-two Atticks were maki od nords of hyping and doika, de PER
tortes. 24 on railways, goodsyards and communications and a very large number on marodromes, and seaplane bases,... »,
Authoritative London quarters state that outstanding attention was given by the R. A. F. to COLOGNE and HAMBURG. In the former town, rallways, docks, power stallons, the HOHENZOL-- LERN bridge and the great HUMBOLDT works were heavily bombed and ons particular explosion continued for over 30 minutes, which is an unusually long time.
Among the many large fires started was one which was less than one mile long.
NAZI RAIDS MAINLY ON SOUTHERN ENGLAND
In Albania the Italians are still being rolled back, stated a mes-event of Italy launching, an attack" sage from London yesterday, "-
on Greece have not proved-lusory. There have been considerable Greek advances along the whole It is to the atouthearted defence front, with the capture of positions of great importance for future and dashing counter-offensive of operations.
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LONDON, Dec. 2 (BWS)-Concen- the Greek Army we owe greater trating mainly on Southern Ear- The Greeks, fresh from the victory at Pogradeta, have pushed advantages including fighter air-land, the German Air Force con- ! the Italian rear-guard further back. This Italian retreat appears fields on Greek soll which we are tinued its ralds last night. to be going from the frying pan into the fire, as armed bands of now employing to so much effect. Albanian rebels are reported to be waiting to fall on them.
An Italian' mliitary priest, who
slower pace. The Italians brought
The Russian paper RED STAR up fresh troops which are stiffen- ing resistance. If the Greek ad- has been taken prisoner by the states that the Italians are clearly vance goes much further, they will Greeks, said: "This is a thought being beaten back by the Greeks, reach the plains where the Itailan less war by Signor Mussolint and who now hold strategic positions.
nechanised equipment is much you can see what has happened
Cont'd Page 7, Col. 3 ¡now." more effective.
HEAVY BLOW
The capture of Pogradetz, says! British Wireless, is regarded by newspapers and commentators as dealing a heavy blow at Italy's strategic position which may have far-reaching consequences.
Pogradez Res at the south- western end of Lake Ockrid through which the frontier with Yugoslavia passes and reports are current that retreating mechanised Italian, units are proceeding along Latteside, north of this small town, while infantry. are proceeding west-north-westward.
It is suggested that the Itailans intend to take up new positions on a the east of Elbasan, 20 miles, to the north-west.
Soviet Navy Will Be Most Powerful
Today's War Summary
"The enemy has been severe-
At Hamburg. the Bloom and, in the Norwegian coast resulted in Voss shipyards were again attacked, the sinking of one tanker and two while the Rhenania Dasag oll re-supply ships were last seen in fineries were raided twice, Two sinking conditions.
were Berlin railways
twice thousand incendiary: bombs and
tons of high explosives were attacked. Only 13 British aircraft dropped on the shipyards alone.were lost in these widespread opera-
At least 20 large fires were tions and one German bomber. caused at theNorddeutsche probably destroyed. Hydriewereke Bynthetic oil plant
at Politz, while visits were paid to
the speciailsed oil plant of Krupps and Wanne Eckel
Shipyards at Stettin, concentrat-
Ing chiefly on atting submarines,
An Air Ministry and Ministry of were bombed as well as the fac Home Security communique issued tory in the steel manufacturing early this morning stated?" "Build-centre of Solingen. ings were damaged by high ex-
at
Sizeable Indo-China Delegation To Japan
ly shaken. Every fresh blow indicted will add to his .dis-
HEAVY ATTACK: couragement and perturbation. plosive bombs and fire some per- Exceptionally heavy attack was "On the other hand the counter-sons being killed and others in-made the aerodrome
on stroke by the Italian armouredjured
Merignac in France which is used TOKYO, Dec. 2 (Reuter) Main division in the coast belt of Albania "Full reports are not yet avall as a base for heavy bombers, 19 economic and financial ques- might have a very strong effect able but it is believed the number attacking the Atlantic shipping.
tions will be discussed in Tokyo at and supply a fillip to Italian con-jor casualties are not largë.
In Italy, the royal arsenal and the forthcoming series of conver- fidence.
"Bombs were also dropped in the Fiat Works at Turin were nations between the Japanese Lightly as the Greek soldier London and the Home Counties raided on two nights and ex- Government and the Indo-China marches even he requires lines of and at few places elsewhere in the plosions were seen when
our delegation stated Mr. Sums at a THE ITALO-GREEK WAR WHICH BEGAN WITH AN UNPRO communication. The problem is country but reports so far received bombers reached the Alps on the Press conference. VOKED INVASION has become an effective counter-attack carried out one which can be solved only by indicate little dainage and few return journey. “
Questioned as to whether the in Albania. On the front as a whole the Greeks, in offensive opera- the man on the spot.
casualties were caused,"
Daylight attacks were made on visiting delegation would include General Papagos has the re tions, have gained ground to a considerable depth. The Italians are
SOUTHAMPTON
the Vikero wireless station in delegates from France as well as reported to be retreating in confusion on the road from Pogradetz which
putation of being prudent as well
BERLIN. Dec-2 (Reuter) Norway, while attacks on shipping, Indo-China, the spokesman ed- mitted that the delegation is a the Greeks captured on Saturday. The Greek Air Force shot down as energetic. He can be relied on
sizeable one, adding that this fact eight Italian planes over Albania while British aircraft carried out a to weigh his action with care and Southampton was again raided
shows the importance attached by heavy raid on Santi Quaranta. The capture of Pogradetz is regarded at the same time not mies his op- last according to the German News as dealing a heavy blow at Italy's strategic position and it is suggest portunities.
the French authorities to the ed that the Italiana intend to take up new positions on a line east
forthcoming parleys, ArtePIN
of Elbasan, twenty miles to the north-west.
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U.S. IMPORTS INCREASE
last year.
"It may be taken for granted the RAIDS BY THE ROYAL AIR FORCE ON GERMANY, GERMAN OCCUPIED TERRITORY and on Italy last week, were widespread and Italian Command will make most heavy and it is revealed that no less than 62 attacks were made on strenuous exerts to repais the ports of shipping and docks. In Italy the Royal arsenal and Flat serious, setback to the Italian plans Works were raided on two nights and explosions were seen when and damage to Italian prestige,
"German reactions are more
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Reuter British bombers reached the Alps on the return journey. Daylight at-
difficult to assess Opinions vary
United Statea" import for tacks were made on the Vikero wireless station in Norway.
COMMENTING ON THE WANG-JAPAN TREATY, THE TIMES as to whether Hitler will strike in year, ended August, totalled $2,625 says that it is most improbable that recognition by Japan of the the Balkans or awalt the spring millions representing an increase Nanking administration as the only genuine government of China and meanwhile accentuate his of $483 millions compared with will have any effect on the Far Eastern situation or on the attitude attack upon Britain in the hope of of the great Powers. The United States Government have shown preventing us from sending further their opinion by making a loan to the Chungking Government Re-bowerful reinforcements to ferring to the loan, the Japanese Foreign Office spokesman stated Middle East.
The rate at which we can LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuter)-Rus-
that it will probably be an indirect benefit to Japanese business in sla is constructing a large surface | China. " | Po "ma
CHEMICALA Inforce the Middle East to a great fleet now that her strong sub- SOUTHAMPTON WAS AGAIN" THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IN THE extent is determined by the ship-
MORE SPITFIRES marine fleet has been bult, accord-AIR RAIDS on Sunday night. A number of fires were caused but they ping available, And it is against
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PREMIER were all under control by daybreak Bombs were also dropped in our shipping and our ports that London and the Home Countles and at a few places elsewhere in the Germany's heaviest blows are now
being directed
BATAVIA, Dec. 4 (Reuter)-An- country
"It provides a clue to possible other, two Spitfires have been add German policy, We must be readyed to the seven which the Nether in case Hitler abould decide to ands East Indies presented to Mr strike harder at this country dur-Winston Churchill on his 68th ing the next three or four months. birthday.
ing to the Moscow Radio today.
"Stalin and Molotor will take an active interest in the naval con- struction" said the broadcaster, who added that in the not too dis- tant future, the Soviet Navy wil be the most powerful feet in the
world,
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JAPAN'S POLICY TOWARD THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES remains unchanged. Meanwhile it fa arinounced that mainly econo- mic and financial questions will be discussed in Tokyo at the forth coming series of conversations between the Japanese Government and the Indo-China delegation.
Britain exported to the United States goods valued at $168 mi- lions compared with $144 millions of the previous year.
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z Cricket notes; Handicap weights for Macao, Kowloon chess tournaments.
The. spokesmannsverted, however, that Герай had nothing to do, with the selec tion of the personnel of the French delegation
Meanwhile, the NICHT NIGHT
3 Radio programmes, ComingSHIMBUN called for speed-up
events; Cinema notes.
In the trade conversations with Eye-witness account of raid the Indo-China and Netherlands
East Indies in an editorial, b
The daily asserted that the generosity displayed in the recent conversations with the colonte may react to the detriment of Japan and it is important to realise that one month today is ennivalent to two years in normal timès.
on Tripoli harbour; Ger- man Press on warpath; New Mexican President: New Nazi destroyer Botilla 5. Pictorial survey of malnu
trition Gruesome and in Kowloon beach: Funeral Round the Police Courts
6 Leader: Nanking 4 Peace
Parce
8" Disgraceful state of laissez DITICH SHIP ____
SHIP SUNK
faire: Police Reserve orders. 9-10 Finance and commerce
11 Shanghal Indignation over Nanking treaty Japanese Army officer killed.
NEW YORK. Dec 2 (Renter) further message picked up by the Mackay Red'o metee that the Bri- tish steamer, Goodleigh of 5448 tons was torpedoed.