Friday, April 17, 2026

Friday, 17 April 1942

US NAVY

PACIFIC—Submarine Searaven (SS-196) begins rescue of stranded Australian sailors, airmen, and soldiers from Japanese-occupied Timor, N.E.I.

EUROPE—Admiral Leahy's recall "for consultation" is announced.

US ARMY AIR FORCE

US ARMY

UNITED STATES—Admiral William D. Leahy, U.S. Ambassador to France, is recalled to Washington for consultation.

BURMA—On Irrawaddy front, Japanese block road N and S of Pin Chaung near Yenangyaung. Chinese 38th Division leaves Kyaukpadaung at night to relieve isolated Burma 1st Division. To S, Indian 17th Division sends out strong columns from Natmauk and Taungdwingyi to ease pressure on Burma 1st Division, but Japanese are not diverted. On Sittang front, Chinese 22d Division, ordered to delay for 2 weeks in preparation for trapping enemy at Pyinmana, is in Lewe area, but because of reverses suffered by Burma I Corps, General Stilwell is forced to abandon plans for stand at Pyinmana. Japanese continue pressure against Chinese T-55th Division in Bawlake-Mawchi area.

US MARINE CORPS

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