... /hen winter threatened in real earnest around Leningrad, a certain number of warships of the Russian Baltic Fleet left that region by means of the canal leading from Leningrad to the V :te Sea. But the larger vessels were unable to use the canal, and consequently remained im- nv bilised when the freeze-up came. Before the ice finally held the ships, it is possible that these wc e separated, ...

... HOW THE GERMAN TANKS ARE TAKEN INTO BATTLE ON SPECIALLY-BUILT TANK TRAILERS Despite its great fighting capacity over suitable terrain, the tank is only as strong as its tracks. And these cannot stand up to journeys of some hundreds of miles over uneven and rocky ground. Consequently, it is usual for both sides to bring their tanks to the scene of battle on specially constructed tank trailers ...

... The BATTLE of the CAULDRON The Three Phases of the Great Libyan Struggle, Showing how the Enemy Attack Developed Three Special Sphere Diagrams and Notes PHASE I. For some time during the month of May an attack by General Rommel upon the British position, south of El Gazala had been anticipated. It was actually on the night of May 26-27 that the general assault began-- starting from the German ...

... The Latest Commando Raid The Boulogne Area Reconnoitred by British Forces T n the early hours on June 4 last a small contingent of Special Service troops, or Commandos, as they are better known, carried out a reconnaissance raid on the enemy-occupied coast of France In the Boulogne-Le Touquet area. They were accompanied by a naval escort force commanded by Lieut.-Com. T. N. Cartwright, and the ...

... The Methods by which Decorations for Gallantry and Leadership are Decided, and What is Implied in the Winning of the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross and other High Honours Described by CHARLES GRAVES AT frequent intervals we read lists of awards for gallantry conferred by the Monarch on officers and airmen of the Royal Air Force. But how, why and how ...

... The quality of Corundite plugs is predetermined by numerous tests in the K.L.G Optical. Physical and Chemical laboratories, and no expense is spared to make them perfect. In spite of this they are still to be bought at the pre-War price. Your local garage may have some in stock now-- it's worth trying, for they will make a difference to your 'war-weary engine if you can get a set. isi 5/. r\ ...

... THE COMMANDER OF THE 8TH ARMY IN LIBYA, NOW LOCKED IN BATTLE WITH ROMMEL'S FORCES IN THE DESERT: LIEUT .-GENERAL N. M. RITCHIE GREETING THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER DURING THE LATTER'S TOUR OF THE MIDDLE EAST Mow that Rommel has launched his long-expected attack, the British General who is opposing him is again General Ritchie the latter is thus fighting his second cam paign as Commander of the 8th ...

... A WAR NEWSLETTER -No. 144 i, New Oxford Street, W.C.i. Far Beyond These Voices. --I am a great admirer of the British character. I see its faults, of course; they are, I think, more apparent in peace than in times of danger. But in many ways peace is more dan gerous for Britons than war. My admiration for, and trust in, the British character is not fully shared by our leaders in the Church and ...

... THE MEN WHO BOMB BY DAY The Briefing of a Boston Squadron f S 'Sat ...

... A BRIDGE OF SHIPS TO ONE OF THE BATTLE ZONES When this picture was taken, the line of ships of which these formed a part stretched back to the horizon as far as the eye could see. They were all vessels of a U.S. convoy bound for one of the far-flung battle zones and the ships were sailing so placidly only because out on the wings and in front and rear were warships on guard ready to repel any ...

... ONLY ONE ENGLISHMAN VISIBLE IN THE PICTURE A street-crossing in the London Square which the U.S.A. forces have made their own AMERICAN TROOPS IN MIXED ATTIRE go on a shopping expedition Each J.S. i soldier has ten different outfits as part of his service equipment AT THE A.R.P. DEPOT IN LITTLE AMERICA Corporal Louis Sotoralis (of Wellesvilie, N.Y.) and Private Leland Powers (of Aurora, ...

... GIRL RIVET-HEATERS AT WORK WITH MEN on ships under construction in a British shipyard, where there has been a great influx of women labour WOMEN WORKERS HELPING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TANKER There has been a great influx of women war-workers into shipbuilding, and they are doing very valuable jobs to help launch the ships which rhe country needs so much. At present there are thousands more ...