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To: r9etb; PzLdr; dfwgator; Paisan; From many - one.; rockinqsranch; GRRRRR; 2banana; henkster; ...
Raid Signs Ignored (Reston) – 2-4
Text of the Report of the Roberts Commission on the Facts of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor – 5-11
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The News of the Week in Review
The United Nations Face in the Far East Widening Japanese Attack (map) - 19
Twenty News Questions – 20
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The Russian Battle Picture Changes (Brigham) – 22
Answers to Twenty News Questions – 23

3 posted on 01/25/2012 4:39:36 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
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To: Homer_J_Simpson

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.


4 posted on 01/25/2012 4:42:58 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
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