[Homer_J_Simpson]

According to this history of the 32nd Division in World War II , “from 16 to 30 October 1943 the 32D Division was moved from Australia back to New Guinea. At Milne Bay and Goodenough Island they continued their training and prepared for future combat operations.

“Unlike its first trip to New Guinea, this time the entire Division, to include its much needed artillery, ultimately all of its heavy weapons would be allowed to make the trip.”

Homer’s father wrote two letters during that period, including the following.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

5th Army Strides (Bracker) – 2-3
500 Allied Vessels in Salerno Landing – 3
Red Army Slowed – 4
Eisenhower’s Wife Finds Wait Tough – 5
War News Summarized – 5
The Texts of the Day’s Communiques on the War – 7-8
Rigorous Training Given at Aberdeen (Baldwin) – 8

The News of the Week in Review
Mounting Allied Power is Reflected in an Eventful Week (map) – 9
Crescendo – 10-13
Quotations – 13
Twenty News Questions – 14
Luftwaffe Throws Its All into a Defensive War (Graham) – 15
On the Eve of Russia’s Winter Campaign – 17
Liberation of Ukraine a Major Russian Goal (Parker) – 18
Allied Air Mastery Weakens Japan’s Hold (map) – 19
Flanking Tactics Held Key to Pacific Victories (Kluckhohn) – 20
Answers to Twenty News Questions – 21