World War II Chronicle: December 4, 1943

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The Army is overflowing with brass and plans to discharge some 25,000 administrative officers, mostly men over the draft age, while another 25,000 staff officers will be transferred into operational roles… Meanwhile, reports indicate that Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Marshall may head to London following the “Big Three” conference in Iran to command the upcoming invasion of continental Europe (page two)…

A Marine combat correspondent tells the tale of the invasion of Tarawa on page eight… Sports is on page 11.

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Evening star. (Washington, D.C.), 4 December 1943. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1943-12-04/ed-1/