ZERO HOUR
FOR EUROPEAN INVASION NEARER THAN GENERALLY SUPPOSED. CONFERENCE OF MILITARY LEADERS LIKELY. (By telegraph—Press Association— Copyright) (Received This Day, 11.15 a.m.) LONDON, January 5. Most military observers believe that zero hour for an invasion of Europe may be advanced because of the spectacular success of the Russian offensive. General Montgomery, commander .of the British invasion forces, said in London yesterday: “I don't expect to be here long.” Military experts declare that the invasion is much nearer than is generally supposed. The Second Front military leaders are expected to hold a conference soon in London. Several of the chiefs are already here and others are due soon.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 January 1944, Page 3
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