GAIN FOR RUSSIANS
CONSOLIDATING POSITIONS GERMAN SUPPLIES REDUCED (Official Wireless, (Received Dec. 10, noon) RUGBY, Dec. 9 The comparative absence of dramatic news from Russia is easily explained by the tact that the Geimans have had time to bring up local reinforcements to block the gaps in their positions. A further big advance by the Russians cannot be expected until they have had time to consolidate the positions won, so that they may be used as jumpingoff grounds. Every day which passes without re- § lief for the beleaguered German army between Stalingrad and the east side of the Don River represents a positive gain for the Russians and a growing danger for the Germans. The Russians are enabled to strengthen their advanced lines against a possible heavy counterattack, and the Germans’ supplies in the pocket must be getting steadily less. There is also the question of morale to be taken into consideration. The most of the positive news from the front at the moment is from German sources. No Progress by Germans Fighting is still going on in the Caucasus, but it is unlikely to be on a large scale. It is regarded as very significant also that in the region of the Black Sea the Germans have made no progress for about three months. Their capture of Novorossisk has been of little avail, as the Russians occupy the surrounding hills and the enemy is unable to make use of the port. The latest Soviet communique records successful artillery and mortar activity in the factory area of Stalingrad, active operations on the left bank of the Don River north-west of the city, and the frustration of an enemy attempt to outflank the advanced positions of the Russians south-west of Stalingrad. Severe losses compelled the enemy to retreat. Offensive operations continued on the central front and counter-at-tacks were repelled west of Rjev. North-west of Tuapse the Russians continued their offensive action against enemy Alpine forces, who slowly are retreating and fighting bitterly.
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Waikato Times, Volume 131, Issue 21907, 10 December 1942, Page 3
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