The News of the Week in Review
Twenty News Questions – 11
Red Army Drives Reclaim Nazi-Conquered Territory (map) – 12
Russians Now Promise to Better Their Campaign of Last Winter (Baldwin) – 13-14
Decline of Luftwaffe is Apparent (Daniell) – 15
Japan is Seen Preparing for Big Blow in Pacific (Hurd) – 16
Answers to Twenty News Questions – 17
http://www.onwar.com/chrono/1943/jan1943/f10jan43.htm
Americans Attacking on Guadalcanal
Sunday, January 10, 1943 www.onwar.com
Japanese troops commit suicide to avoid capture [photo at link]
In the Solomon Islands... On Guadalcanal, an new American offensive begins with heavy air and artillery bombardment. The Japanese-held Gifu strongpoint is attacked by the US 35th Infantry Regiment. The Americans have over 50,000 troops on the island; the Japanese have less than 15,000 ill-supplied troops defending. During the night eight Japanese destroyers attempt to deliver supplies. One of the destroyers is damaged by American PT boats.
On the Eastern Front... The Red Army launches an offensive aimed at reducing the Stalingrad pocket. The Soviet 62nd and 64th Armies to the east and southeast are notably under strength. The main forces engaged in the offensive are the Soviet 65th and 22nd Armies to the west. Forces of the German 6th Army are forced to retreat.
In New Guinea... American forces achieve limited gains toward Sanananda and near Tarakena.