Soldaten-Nachrichten
Title
Soldaten-Nachrichten
Description
The article describes progress by the Soviet troops in Eastern Prussia on the way towards Köningsberg [Kalingrad]. It suggests the liberation of Norway has started with the occupation of the German base of Kirkenes on the Barents Sea and 30 further places.
Bombing operations are detailed between 25th and 27th October in the German West, which is now said to be within easy reach of the allied air force. The Germans are facing facing problems in preventing the allies from using the harbour in Antwerp, with two large battle groups facing opposition in different directions. Canadian troops have landed in South Beveland and the British have taken important transport hubs south of Maas.
The Baltics are being pressured on all sides with help from Russia, Britain, Yugoslavia, Albania and Greece. The Albanian Quisling government has resigned. There have also been gains in the Romagna Plain in Italy.
Churchill reports to parliament about Moscow-led negotiations. The German leaders feel the allies will lose the will to fight and division will creep in. Churchill describes the close relationship he has with the Soviet Union and agrees that the struggle against German must continue until victory.
The current situation in Germany is compared unfavourably to October 1918 when General Ludendorff was relieved of his post, a sign of Germany’s downfall.
There is a report of an SS official who committed suicide after two unsuccessful attempts at crossing the Swiss border for safety.
Anti-aircraft towers are photographed along the English coast.
On 21st October, President Roosevelt outlines the future post-war policy of the United Nations. He notes that there needs to be the will and power to enforce peace and international security.
Reports are shared of looting in Aachen by the SS, Gestapo and troops. The economy there has seen substantial losses since the Fall of Aachen in a range of different industries. The cathedral was spared, and the mayor and Gestapo chief have fled.
An article examines the last two years from the battle of El Alamein on 23rd October 1942 with General Montgomery’s progress. It discusses the diminution in Germany’s power and its experience of invasion for the first time.
The leaflet finishes with some news snippets from around the world.
Bombing operations are detailed between 25th and 27th October in the German West, which is now said to be within easy reach of the allied air force. The Germans are facing facing problems in preventing the allies from using the harbour in Antwerp, with two large battle groups facing opposition in different directions. Canadian troops have landed in South Beveland and the British have taken important transport hubs south of Maas.
The Baltics are being pressured on all sides with help from Russia, Britain, Yugoslavia, Albania and Greece. The Albanian Quisling government has resigned. There have also been gains in the Romagna Plain in Italy.
Churchill reports to parliament about Moscow-led negotiations. The German leaders feel the allies will lose the will to fight and division will creep in. Churchill describes the close relationship he has with the Soviet Union and agrees that the struggle against German must continue until victory.
The current situation in Germany is compared unfavourably to October 1918 when General Ludendorff was relieved of his post, a sign of Germany’s downfall.
There is a report of an SS official who committed suicide after two unsuccessful attempts at crossing the Swiss border for safety.
Anti-aircraft towers are photographed along the English coast.
On 21st October, President Roosevelt outlines the future post-war policy of the United Nations. He notes that there needs to be the will and power to enforce peace and international security.
Reports are shared of looting in Aachen by the SS, Gestapo and troops. The economy there has seen substantial losses since the Fall of Aachen in a range of different industries. The cathedral was spared, and the mayor and Gestapo chief have fled.
An article examines the last two years from the battle of El Alamein on 23rd October 1942 with General Montgomery’s progress. It discusses the diminution in Germany’s power and its experience of invasion for the first time.
The leaflet finishes with some news snippets from around the world.
Date
1944-10-29
Temporal Coverage
Spatial Coverage
Language
Type
Format
One two-sided printed sheet
Publisher
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Identifier
MNealeETH1395951-150731-0380001,
MNealeETH1395951-150731-0380002
MNealeETH1395951-150731-0380002
Collection
Citation
United States. United States Army Air Force and Great Britain. Royal Air Force, “Soldaten-Nachrichten,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed December 10, 2024, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/16379.
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