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Worst blow at the allies since they landed in Italy came Dec
Worst blow at the allies since they landed in Italy came Dec

Worst blow at the allies since they landed in Italy came Dec

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  • Worst blow at the allies since they landed in Italy came Dec. 2 when 30 German bombers swept over the Italian port of Bari and left 17 cargo vessels burning and in a sinking condition. Henry L. Stimson; U.S. secretary of war; said five American ships were lost and casualties totalled 1;000 killed and wounded. Lack of fighter protection caused the devastation; it was reported. These two freighters were left burning fiercely.
  • Worst blow at the allies since they landed in Italy came Dec
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Original Toronto Star caption: Worst blow at the allies since they landed in Italy came Dec. 2 when 30 German bombers swept over the Italian port of Bari and left 17 cargo vessels burning and in a sinking condition. Henry L. Stimson; U.S. secretary of war; said five American ships were lost and casualties totalled 1;000 killed and wounded. Lack of fighter protection caused the devastation; it was reported. These two freighters were left burning fiercely.
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