SECOND FRONT

Grey River Argus, 22 December 1943, Page 5

SECOND FRONT

INVASION COMMAND Alexander Mentioned [Aust. & N.Z. Press Assn.] (Rec. 7.40)’ NEW YORK, Dec. 20. The “New York Times” _ London correspondent says: Considerable concern has been aroused in London over the failure to announce the name of the Allied Commander-in-Chief for a European invasion. The British have protested against the selection of an American, but they frankly are worried by. the delay. The British are further advanced than we are in choosing their commanders. It is understood that at least two Army commanders have already been chosen, as well as a Chief-of-Staff, who will represent the British armies involved in the operation on the Supreme Commander’s staff,_ much the same as a British .officer _hjs served with General Eisenhower in the Mediterranean. Although there is not, and there never has been, any British agitation for the selection of a British supreme commander, military observers in London point out tfiat General Alexander is generally considered to be the best British general and to be deserving of a high place in any command. British Railways SECOND FRONT TRANSPORT. LONDON, Dec. 20. The British railways are engaged in the most gigantic transport operation ever undertaken. They are mov- ' ing troops, equipment and military supplies, in preparation for the mounting of the full-scale, second front, says the paper. Train rationing was introduced at London stations last Monday .after the greatest week-end traffic since the war began. The platforms were locked as soon as a trainload of passengers had been admitted to the station. People outside had to wait for the next train or return home. The Transport Minister (Lord Leathers) has ordered railway traffic to be dealt With in the following order of priority: Firstly, troops and war supplies; secondly, mail and other freight: thirdly, passenger traffic.