Southampton, Sept. 25.
Two formations of German bombers yesterday attacked non-military objectives in Southampton, causing considerable damage ari numerous casualties.
In the first attack, the raiders numbering about 30 bombers, accompanied by. a strong fighter escort, advanced without hesitation in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire. They appeared with unexpected suddenness.
The raiders dropped heavy caliber bombs. In one direct hit a church was demolished and at least five civilians were killed.
Twenty workmen in a concrete shelter escaped with only five Wounded when a bomb cut the shelter in, half.
One hour after the first raid another wave of bombers appeared and dropped several bombs on the workers' district which had already been severely damaged in previous raids.—United Press.
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