Berlin, Oct. 12.
Widespread British offensive action. involving both aerial and naval forces, "was reported by German foeiais here last night, 'The 'British offensive' was said to have started 24 hours earlier and Included a naval attack on Boulogne og well as RAF. attacks on German Hamburg and the heavy industry area in the Ruhr were stated have born the brunt" of the British aerial offensive.
British bombing of Hambure clu ing the past 24 hours was admitted have inflicted extensive damage on_ industrial areas.
RAF, bombers also attacked Coloane, Dusseldort,. Magdenburg. Leipzig' and Amsterdam. German 'oMicials said, Sixteen persons were Killed, 49 were wounded and seven Are missing as a result of these raids. It was said—United Press equipped with bullet-proof glass and a splinter-proof body.
'The armoured ear accompanies the King and Queen' wherever they are out touring the lly.
"Ht Tooks like a tin con." was the King's remarle when he first saw the vehicle, "We ought to have a tin opener.
The King becomes irritated and Impatient if anyone suggests that he should take cover during air. raids and avill not even listen to mild re-pri mands from high court and government officials who telt him: he should avoid tinue risk.
The King has not received such advice, however, "from we Prime Minister, Mr. Winston "Churchill. Mr. Churchill Is in no position to caution the King. because the Prime Minister himsel€ refuses to take pre~ cautions during alr ralds—United Press.
Women members of the Royal Family, "including Queen Elizabeth, fare now being instructed in rifle and revolver shooting on a 25 yard range fied up on the sounds of Bucking The Queen, sitting cross-legxed like a tailor, has proved to be a most efficient shot with a rifle and is also) Ecod with a revolver. her Instructors Feported.
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