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The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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Ongoing battle in the Kuban Delta area from Movorossisk to the Sea of Azov pits Soviet and German forces in fortified positions with no ground changes. Soviets downed 54 German planes over Krasnodar, losing 21, in the second such air battle. Soviet aviation, aided by American planes, meets German challenges amid increased raids on the Russian front.
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May Be Start of Struggle for Summer - Both Sides Holding
By Associated Press
The battle of the Kuban Delta area, reaching roughly from Movoroscisk on the Black Sea northward to the Sea of Azov, is in full swing and it is not unlikely this is the beginning of the great struggle for the summer.
Both sides apparently are fighting behind strong fortifications and they have managed to hold their ground positions without any change in the past few days.
A Tass dispatch from the Kuban sector tells of another gigantic air battle test of Krasnodar in which Soviet airmen downed 54 German planes but losing 21 of their own.
This is the second time the Germans have attempted to strike the Krasnodar region since the resumption of the spirited warfare.
The Kuban campaign however finds the Soviet aviation able to meet any and every challenge of the German Air Force. It is said the American made planes are carrying the load in the still indecisive fighting.
There is increased activity in other sectors of the long Russian front with the Russian Air Forces making themselves felt on the German communication lines and airdromes by constant raids.
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Kuban Delta Area
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soviet airmen downed 54 german planes but lost 21 of their own. both sides holding ground positions without any change.
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The battle of the Kuban Delta area, reaching roughly from Movorossisk on the Black Sea northward to the Sea of Azov, is in full swing and may be the beginning of the great struggle for the summer. Both sides are fighting behind strong fortifications. A Tass dispatch reports a gigantic air battle over Krasnodar where Soviets downed 54 German planes, losing 21. This is the second German attempt to strike the Krasnodar region since the resumption of warfare. Soviet aviation meets German Air Force challenges, with American-made planes carrying the load in the indecisive fighting. Increased activity in other sectors of the Russian front with Russian Air Forces raiding German communication lines and airdromes.