[Homer_J_Simpson]

Fiercest Air Fight – 2
War News Summarized – 2
Nazis Reel in Italy (Bracker) – 3-4
Russians Take Zaporozhye; Threaten to Cut Off Crimea – 4-5
Nazis Admit Loss of Prestige in Retreat, but Say They Won Strategic Gains in Russia – 5
Allied Blockade Now Faces Rabaul (Kluckhohn) – 5-6
Japanese Base at Rabaul Under Attack by Allied Airmen (photos) – 6-7
Pacific Strategy-V (Baldwin) * – 8
The Texts of the Day’s Communiques on the Fighting in Various War Zones – 9-10

* This is the final installment of Baldwin’s series on the Pacific Strategy. After he submitted it he packed up his typewriter and toothbrush, grabbed a stack of gasoline ration stamps, and hit the road. In the coming weeks he will be reporting from military bases all over the U.S.A. For a sneak preview of his itinerary look at his entry in the author index on Homer’s profile, which is now updated through November 13, 1943. First stop: Aberdeen Proving Ground.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

http://www.onwar.com/chrono/1943/oct1943/f15oct43.htm

Allied troops fighting beyond Volturno
Friday, October 15, 1943 www.onwar.com

British troops crossing the Volturno [photo at link]

In Italy... The Canadian 1st Division (part of British 13th Corps, 8th Army) captures Vinchiaturo. In the US 5th Army offensive, the attack has moved beyond the river but the Germans have skillfully maintained their defensive front while being pushed back.

In the Arctic... The British base at Spitzbergen is reestablished.

In New Guinea... The Japanese mount an air attack on Allied positions in Oro Bay. Japanese planes suffer heavy losses.

From London and Washington... British General Pownall is appointed Chief of Staff to Admiral Mountbatten at SEAC (Southeast Asia Command). American General Wedemeyer is appointed his deputy Chief of Staff.