[Homer_J_Simpson]

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

Assassin is Seized – 2
War News Summarized – 2
Axis Hit in Tunisia (Middleton) – 3
Russians in Alagir (Parker) – 4
Allies Overrun Buna Defenses; Sink Destroyer and Transport (Durdin) – 5
Stars of Christmas Cheer Yanks in Arctic and Jungle – 6
Pope Assails Peril of ‘Godless State’ – 7
The Pacific Campaign-IV (Baldwin) – 8
The Texts of the Day’s Communiques on the War – 9-11
Eisenhower Gives Greetings to Army – 11

[Homer_J_Simpson]

http://www.onwar.com/chrono/1942/dec42/f25dec42.htm

US aircraft raid Japanese base
Friday, December 25, 1942 www.onwar.com

US B-17 bombers now operated from Guadalcanal [photo at link]

In New Britain... The Japanese base at Rabaul is attacked by bombers from Guadalcanal.

In North Africa... Libya, The Axis garrison of Sirte withdraws.

In Tunisia... German forces retake Longstop Hill.

In Burma...Patrols from the 123rd Brigade reach Rathedaung and report that the Japanese have evacuated. This is not the case and actually Japanese reinforcements are on the way.