[Homer_J_Simpson]

The index by author on Homer’s profile is now updated through November 15, 1942.

Big Attack is On (Hurd) – 2
Our Bombers Set Kiska Afire, Fighters Destroy 3 Seaplanes – 3
Nazis Gain in Siege (Parker) – 3-4
R.A.F. Bombs Blast Cologne; Day Blows at Nazis Kept Up (Kluckhohn) – 4-5
Newfoundland Ship Sunk, 137 Lost; Women, Babies, U.S. Soldiers Die – 5
War News Summarized – 6
The Texts of the Day’s Communiques on the Fighting in Various War Zones – 7-9

[Homer_J_Simpson]

http://www.onwar.com/chrono/1942/oct42/f17oct42.htm

Indian division advances into the Arakan
Saturday, October 17, 1942 www.onwar.com

In Burma... British 14th Indian Division begins a slow advance into the Arakan, in preparation for further operations against Akyab

In New Guinea... The Australian 16th Brigade has relieved the 25th Brigade at the head of the advance along the Kokoda Trail. Fierce Japanese resistance holds up the continuing advance at Eora Creek. A regiment of the US 32nd Division is airlifted from Port Moresby to Wanigela on the north coast.

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