Others have pointed out the mistakes the Germans made regarding Barbarossa and their supplies and equipment, but had the operation kicked off on schedule (about a month and a half before it actually began), the Wehrmacht would have had a good chance of being in Moscow before the worst of the winter hit.

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Cardiff Airport said a snow plough will be in operation but to check with the airport for any schedule changes.

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From the great number of complaints which we have heard respecting the operation of the Income Tax as to the mode in which the profits of trades and professions under Schedule D are determined, we have reason to believe that a provision in the act, very important to the mercantile community, has been quite overlooked, or is little known.

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The first of two relief wells being drilled to permanently cap the well is seven days ahead of schedule, but officials said on Tuesday that it was still likely to be mid-August before the operation could be completed.

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