1940Day 82 of the Battle of Britain. There are five German attempts to bomb London. The aircraft from the first and second raids jettison their bombs over Hastings and Rexhill. An estimated 30 Ju88 bombers from the fourth raid reach the western suburbs of London and cause some casualties. Meanwhile, about 40 He111 bombers escorted by Me110 fighters aim for the Westland Aircraft Factory in Yeovil fail to find the target and bomb Sherborne (Dorset). Four German He111 bombers and 5 British Hurricane fighters are shot down. Total aircraft losses amount to 47 German and 20 British planes. During the night, London is raided again with the bombs dropping mainly on the suburbs. Other targets include Liverpool where some fires are reported.
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Contrails above the English Channel after a dogfight]
1943In
Italy the US 5th Army continues to advance. The uprising in Naples ends as elements of the British 10th Corps reach the outskirts of Naples. The US 6th Corps capture Avellino (19 mi. NE of Naples). The last of the German garrison is evacuated from Corsica and arrives on the mainland.
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Wreakage of Naples dockyards after German retreat]
