London, Apr. 25.
German troops captured Th rmopylae Pass this morning and pressed on farther, according to a Berlin report which, however, was treated with all reserve, even by the official German news agency, which already claimed on Thursday night that the pass had been forced. A large quantity of war material fell into German hands, said the agency.
Clashes. between advance troops were taking place in front of the new Allied defence position, said a broadcast from Athens.
The Germans made widespread raids on Greek towns. Many re~ fugees were killed or wounded when passenger steamer was bombed. Three German planes were brought down by ground fire.
"At Athens' Door"
Zurich, Apr. 25.
The Athens Radio was heard here yesterday at 11.30 pin. to say that "the final and decisive battle of Greece being fought now at the doors of Athens and the situation is serious."
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