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R.A.F. Offensive In Every | HEROISM OF

Theatre Of War

LONDON, Mar. 7 (Reuter)-"The air war" gives THE TIMES op- portunity to recall editorially the "truly astonishing fact" that the R.A.F. is able to take the offensive in every theatre of war,„,

Tive paper recalls also that the Imperial Air Forces by vigorous offensive, destroyed in the Kallan theatres of war more than 1,000 Italian aircraft not excluding inconsiderable German losses in the

same area

were

de- this is

INDIAN SOLDIERS

NEW DELHI, Mar. 7 (Reuter)--- Reports of many individual acts of heroism by Indian troops in the Eritrea campaign have now reach- ed India,

On the Westem Front, nearly the mark. Even such strength as 3,200 German aircraft

to ample Justification stroyed in air battles alone and justify the Prime Minister's warm there was much evidence of fur-ing that we must expect heavier ther extensive losses of grounded bombing than any yet experienced,

aircraft

GENERAL

Nord Sailors Decorated

ROYAL INSPECTION OF ROSYTH FLEET

and

LONDON, Mar. 7 (Reuter) Watched by a crowd of officers ала mem from warships, Ris Majesty the King yesterday de- sallors

Service Medal and also decorated Corated three Norwegian with the British Distinguished

eight seamen, Petty Officers a Marine of the British Navy.

With Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Ramsay, Commander m-Chief at Rosyth, the King bearded txo and other warcraft which chase U-boats and sweep mines.

Belgian and Norwegian navul mingled with British

One Indian commissioned officer led his men above ground swept

gained a steep ridge. The party by machine-gun fire at Gogal and withstood several enemy counter- attacks in strength but at last was and in particular heavier bombing forced to vacate the position. on our ships.

Although he was wounded, the "Indeed, two outstanding pro-officer led all the men back to blems of the R.A.F. are the old safety. problem of night bomber and the During the same action, an In-warships newer problem

bearer, who was of commerce | dian stretcher

bringing back a wounded sepoy. The Times points out recent was almost surrounded by the night raids were on A smaller enemy. He seized the sepoy's rifle, ratings scale and more localised, and the beat off the enemy and brought sailors and cheered him enemy consistently lost machines, back the sepoy.

A warning that mastery of the air in Africa and over the Chan- nel in daylight does not reflect some sudden or permanent collapse even locally of the Luftwaffe, the Times examines the German pro-raider." paganda use of Luftwaffe in the war of nerves.

MOST FANTASTIC

"Some recent estimates of the strength of the Luftwaffe are most fantastic. No doubt it.. possesses great reserves, but some evidence of the exaggeration of its opera- tlonal strength at any moment is afforded by authoritative estima tes, a number available for opera. tions In eastern theatres of war.

"These estimates put between 500 and 600 German aircraft, in Rumania and Bulgaria and rather more in Italian territory. No doubt the Luftwaffe remains on the western front, but these "figures are enough to show the absurdity of the ideas now circulated about the total operational or firstline strength.

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The King also visited the Fleeti * OVERWHELMING ODDS In another case, a Dogra ma-Air Arm and earlier at Edinburgh, the chine-gunner kept firing his gun in the King and Queen visited

arst Community Feeding Centre face of overwhelming odds, inflict-

ng many casualties until killed by Scotland where 160 people were "It is now possible to say night bombs. After the enemy were dri-enjoying a lunch of soup, operations will become more ex-ven off, his body was found beside beef. vegetables and sweets at

cust of Ild, pensive certainly to the enemy his gun, his Anger still on the trig- and not improbably, to both sides." ger..

Great gallantry was shown by a The problem of the commerce

who went young Punjabi sepoy ralder requires ΠΟ Little new technique. It is largely a matter with a small party through a hall of enough long range machines. of fire and destroyed an enemy machine-gun post. He beat off a Asking what are the prospects of counter-attack by setting his gun the R.A.F. with vast and varied near a disabled enemy machine tasks, the paper answers the pro-gun.

pects are excellent because of the Later he leapt onto a parapet quality of men and machines, and and cheered his comrades on the vistas of reserves of both are Although wounded in both legs, he now opening up. "and last but not refused to be carried and walked least, because of the intense long-to the dressing station. "One rumour put this strengthing for our victory existing in

The part played by Indian sap- at 35,000 machines whereas an every land which, it is felt Is a pers and miners in engagements "expert though unofficial examina- feeling of fears of the result of in Eritrea is specially noteworthy.

ilon suggests 6,000 may be nearer German victory."

TSIAOTIENCHEN

SET ON FIRE

Serious Fighting Around Changchow

FREE FRENCHMEN

IN SHANGHAI The head of the Free French movement in Shanghal has stated that they were proud to know that free Frenchmen were able to take part in the fight for victory, states

a.London message-(Special).

CHUNGKING. Mar. 7 (Central) -Frequent clashes have taken place between Chinese and Jap- anese troops. in the neighbour-large hood of Changchow on the Nau- king-Shanghal Raliway, 89 miles southeast of Nanking, according to a Shanghai repart

numbers of Japanesc wounded and dead had been sent back to Changchow city.

LOFOTEN RAID

LONDON, Mar; 7 (Reuter) Norwegian clrcles in London yes- terday expressed great satisfac- tion st their forces' part in the Lofoten raid.

It is understood that over 300 Norwegian patriots were" brought back to join their fellow country- men in this country.

Between Jan. 22 and Feb. 2. they ITALIANS IN

removed no fewer than 575. mines

and also attended to blown-up ADDIS ABABA

bridges near Alamale

About 190 mines were removed from Barentu' defences alone.

FINE CO-OPERATION

The overations were notable for

PREPARING FOR SIEGE

LONDON, Mar. 臂 (Reuter)--. the excellent co-operation between British and Indian troops. Fun Italians in Addis Ababa are pre- abis and a British battalion shar-paring for a siege of the capital. ed the honours" in the attack on a The DAILY TELEGRAPH Special ridge across the Alcota road on correspondent at Khartoum wri-

Feb. 25. The Punjabls made ates: "The revolt has now flared up fierce assault and gained the in the key province of Shoa and objective.

spread to the gates of Addis Ababa.

They were subjected to a coun- iter-attack and forced to withdraw, but later renewed the attack and took the ridge.

"Italians are taking such string-

threat that the capital today is ent precautions against this new

like a vast concentration camp.

DARING TREK

"The details of the latest de-

Revenging 3 recent Chinese Punjab and other frontier førce attack which caused more than bastalions partook in the capture Fighting has been particularly 60 Japanese casualties, the Jap-of Alamale. After negotiating serious at Yangklap and Changanese razed with fre Tslactien rough country. they launched a velopments were given me by an tsun in the southwest suburbs.chen. a. township in the northern frontal attack accompanied by a English-speaking Abyssinian civi In the latter half of last month suburbs of Changchow

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flanking movement. Alamale fell Han who left the capital begin- and yet more prisoners and warning of last month and just reach. ed our lines after 2 daring trek (material captured.

over the mountains in Abyssinia and Eritrea."

HITLER'S NOTE TO INEUNU

When he left, the capital had been turned into entirely an Italian city.

Mistrusting the Abyssinians, the Italians "had removed them to a

VAGUE ASSURANCES specially built native town several

TO TURKS

"

ANKARA, Mar. 7 (Reuter) Although no definite details about the message Herr Hitler sent to President Ineunu are yet avall- able; it is rumusred here that the message Is full of "general assurances but contains nothing of a concrete nature,

Not a single Turk or a well- Informed foreigner here belleves the message will in any way alter the Turkish policy.

It is significant that the Tur kish papers ignore Herr Hitler's

messaga.

miles, of.

The capital is surrounded by the most elaborate barbed wire defen- ces and only entrances to those at the main road gates are held by machine-gun guards.

Stringent precautions are taken to ensure that only completely trustworthy people leave or enter and after sunset none may enter

RENOWNED MAN

The Chief of the Patriot Leaders participating in guerilla stege of Addis Ababa is the renowned Ar regat, Commander Battalion of the Emperial Guard under the Em- peror, and Police Chief of the city

from 1935 till the evacuation.

He heads the secret league 'cal-| led the Society of Abyssinian AUSTRALIA-JAPANTM

Braves which is in constant com- WAR DISCOUNTED

munication with the Emperor. MELBOURNË,” Mar. 7 (Reuter)

Under his leadership is at least Mr. R. G. Menzies speech in one woman general who, a month London last Monday discounting ago, headed a serious revolt at the the inevitability of a conflict be-key point of Addis Alam, less than tween Australia and Japan caused fifty miles from the capital on the no dissent in the Commonwealth Great West Road to Gore, Gam- Cabinet, stated Mr. A. W. Fadden, bela, and Asosa. Acting Prime Minister.

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mander-in-Chief of the Home Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, who is Fleet, spoke highly of the eficiency shortly leaving London for Canada of the new warships and said that to take up the post of High Com- they already incorporated lessons missioner, spoke to members of the learned in this war. HMS. King Canadian contingent now in Eng- George V had proved its worth land, states a London message. and the 50 American destroyers

He said afterwards that he found were very valuable. many examples of the fine organ-- The London message added that isation of the Canadian troops and | Admiral Tovey stated the Royal he was looking forward to a study Navy now had the finest personnel at close range of the Empire Air and throughout the Fleet there Training Scheme on which Britain was one dominating wish and that was depending more and more for was to contact the enemy- her almen.-(Special),

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