[Homer_J_Simpson]

Japanese See Hull – 2
Thailand Prepared for Surprise Attack – 2
Japan Now Looks to U.S. for Reply – 3
Japanese Say God Forgot Peace in Creating Hawaii – 3
Vichy Held Unlikely to Oppose Japanese – 3
Desert Path Held – 4-5
U.S. Tanks Finest in Libya; Rout Heavier Nazi Machines – 5
The Last Moments of a British Aircraft Carrier in the Mediterranean (photos) – 6
Donets Drive Gains – 7-8
The International Situation – 7
Berlin Concedes Rostov Retreat – 8-9
Pacific Crisis May Delay Record U.S. Borrowing – 9
Willkie, for Refugees, Asks Freer Use of Funds – 9
Japan’s Eyes on Libya – 10
The Texts of the Day’s Communiques on Fighting in Various Zones – 11-12
Argentina Extends Demonstration Ban – 12
Axis Involvement in Far East War Doubted; Italians Cite Japan’s Precedent for Inaction – 12
Maryland Will Test Salvage for Defense; Junk Dealers to Buy from Public in Drive – 12

[Homer_J_Simpson]

http://www.onwar.com/chrono/1941/dec41/f02dec41.htm

Germans within sight of the Kremlin
Tuesday, December 2, 1941 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... Small German forces reach the northern suburbs of Moscow and come within sight of the Kremlin, less than 20 miles away. Hitler orders a renewed push by Kluge’s Fourth Army to the west of the city. The weather continues to grow colder with heavy snow and blizzards. Both Bock (Army Group Center) and Brauchitsch (Commander in Chief of the German Army) are ill and unable to fully perform their duties.

From Tokyo... A special code order “Climb Mount Niitaka” is transmitted by Japanese naval headquarters to their carrier force bound for Hawaii. This order confirms that negotiations have broken down and the attack on Pearl Harbor is to proceed.

In the East Indies... The British battleship Prince of Wales and the battle cruiser Repulse arrive in Singapore. They arrive to late to have the planned deterrent effect but the Japanese do note the British naval presence.

In North Africa... Heavy fighting in several areas. Rommel’s forces continue the pressure against the Tobruk garrison in fighting around El Duda. British armor is engaged as they attempt to regroup farther south toward Bir el Bubi. They also attempt to send relief to the Axis garrisons at Bardia, Sollum and Halfaya Pass which are still resisting against 4th Indian Division of 13th Corps.

[GeronL]

lighter, faster tanks would seem to be a good idea in the desert I guess.

[dfwgator]

Japanese Say God Forgot Peace in Creating Hawaii – 3

Hint...Hint!!!