Rome, June 26.
Mussolini today flew to Verona to inspect an army divi~ sion which is preparing to leave for the Russian front. He piloted his own plane, it is stated, Mussolini said that he had come to review the troops before an event which will remain memorable in the experience of the soldiers, for it is probable that they will fight agauist Soviet Russia, mortal enemy of civilization." Mussolini was accompanied by Gen. Cavellero, Commander-in-Chief of the Italian army, and Gen. von Rintelen, German Military' Attache in' Rome—Reuter could not withstand the pressure of the enemy who had enormous numer~ feat superiority.
Terrific Blow "After they had concentrated a. powerful force of infantry and tanks fon the Soviet bank, the enemy began fan offensive, It was necessary to deal him a terrific blow Immediately. Bombers and fighters hurled themselves down the closed frontier, raining down bombs as they dived.
"A number of enemy tanks were immediately destroyed, and their infancy suffered heavy losses, Disorder broke out in in the enemy ranks dur-ting this raid.
"Taking advantage of this Soviet, cavalry charged the using their enemy back towards the bridge. The avalanche of cavalry destroyed all in fits path, cleared the bridge of the enemy and, pouring into Faleiu, occupied it scion afterwards."—Reuter.
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