STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501 Page 62 · 62 of 283
THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501
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- 3 - U9 that these Vetluste are below the average of the 65 weeks of war, which amounts to 62.oo t. Moreover, the losses this week represent only l/4 of what the Germans claim to have. The British Ministry of Aviation announced an air catch on the port of Valona. Despite the bad weather, hits on the harbour facilities were achieved. According to reliable reports, several armed Albanian patriots have landed in the interior of Albania with allied aircraft and successfully organize operations in the back of the Italian armed forces. The inhabitants of the Albanian highlands join this movement with enthusiasm. On today's Motgen, in London's Pentonville prison /?/ 2 Deutsdl Wegen Splonage was executed, it is the lgl5 Josef Welberg, who was born in Mainz, and the Dutchman of the German Kb tribe, Katl Maier, born in Koblenz in l9l6. Both were captured soon after their arrival in England. They had the power to pretend to be refugees from the regions, to mingle with the population, and to experience as many militants as possible. They had been told that they would soon be replaced by the Invsaion forces. New report from Cairo /23 o'clock/: The Italians suffered heavy blows yesterday to the air. 22 machines were fired. This was the first day of battle in Egypt. All Italian airfields were attacked, as well as transports, etc., West of Bugbuk /?/ big fires. Only 3 British machines were lost. It is painted that Prince Regent Paul and Horthy will pay each other searches- Greek army report: All day our troops carried out offensives in various sections. All battles were successful and led to the capture of new strategic points in Albania. Lieutenant General Alexander , who was already in charge of the retreat from Dunkirk, will command the invasion area. C7MO1