SOLOMONS BATTLE IS “GOING WELL”
CAPTURE OF AIR-FIELD ON GUADALCANAR
(United Press Association—Telegraph Copyright) (Rec. 1.15 a.m.) LONDON, August 14. Operations in the Allied attack on the Solomons are reported to be going well, but there is little official news. The British United Press correspondent says American marines have captured at least one aerodrome on the island of Guadalcanar, which is the scene of the heaviest fighting. Japanese resistance is described as bitter.
A United States Navy Department communique states: “Operations are continuing in the Solomon Islands. There is nothing to report from other areas.” The fact that no other information concerning the struggle is forthcoming is regarded as an indication that the hattie, now in its second week, is of considerable proportions.
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Southland Times, Issue 24823, 15 August 1942, Page 5
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123SOLOMONS BATTLE IS “GOING WELL” Southland Times, Issue 24823, 15 August 1942, Page 5
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