Eastern Front The Russians continue to advance on Bryansk and Kharkov fronts Sicily Axis forces continue to withdraw along all fronts, making for Messina. The main effort during this phase of the campaign is made by British XIII Corps, whose divisions are engaged east and south of Etna in particlarly difficult country. Solomon Islands In New Georgia the Americans are still mopping up Japanese troops hidden in the jungle. The 35th Infantry Regiment is ordered to be ready to embark for Vella Lavella Island.
