The News of the Week in Review
The United Nations Face in the Far East Widening Japanese Attack (map) - 19
Twenty News Questions 20
The Icebound Winter Front of the Russo-German War (map) - 21
The Russian Battle Picture Changes (Brigham) 22
Answers to Twenty News Questions 23
http://www.onwar.com/chrono/1942/jan42/f25jan42.htm
Axis offensive smashes British
Sunday, January 25, 1942 www.onwar.com
In North Africa... The British 2nd Armored Brigade is almost completely destroyed near Msus as the German offensive continues.
In Burma... Visiting General Wavell while in Rangoon, issues orders for the defense of Moulmein despite the resistance of the local commander.
In Malaya... British and Allied troops abandon the last defensive position near the Maur River. General Wavell authorizes General Percivial to retreat to Singapore.