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“AUK” PLANS NEW BLOW AT ROMMEL

... “AUK” PLANS NEW BLOW AT ROMMEL NKW British armoured forces arc Heine sent every hour to the Libyan front, where it is believed General Auchinlcck intends soon to force a decisive elash with Rommel. In spite of our withdrawal from Benghazi (says a B.U ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: The People
County: London, England
Type: | Words: 245 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

INDIANS SMASH WAY OUT OF ROMMEL TRAP TWO oolumns of the gallant 7th Indian Infantry Brigade, which Rommel claims to

... INDIANS SMASH WAY OUT OF ROMMEL TRAP TWO oolumns of the gallant 7th Indian Infantry Brigade, which Rommel claims to have captured at Benghazi, have already fought their way out of his trap and rejoined General Ritchie's main forces. This is revealed in ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: Weekly Dispatch (London)
County: London, England
Type: | Words: 427 | Page: 8 | Tags: none

NEVER-SAY-DIE BRIGADE GAVE ROMMEL SHOCK

... NEVER-SAY-DIE BRIGADE GAVE ROMMEL SHOCK A N inkling of what will be one of the great dramatic escape stories of the war was given in last night's Cairo communique. The 7th Indian Infantry Brigade had been left behind to act as a rearguard. They fought ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: Sunday Mirror
County: London, England
Type: | Words: 338 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

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... General Rommel's forces in North Africa. During two or three most difficult months recently, the toll claimed was nearly 50 per cent. It is emphasised in naval circles in London, however, that the possibility must be kept in view of General Rommel's continuing ...

INDIAN TROOPS ESCAPE FROM BENGHAZI

... INDIAN TROOPS ESCAPE FROM BENGHAZI Ringed by Axis forces to north, east and south when Rommel closed on Benghazi, Indian troops smashed their way through his lines in a night bid for freedom For 48 hours previously the 7th Indian Infantry Brigade had ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: Sunday Post
County: Lanarkshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 198 | Page: 16 | Tags: none

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... g the Cyrenaica is threatening to become the stage of a see- Libya's See-Saw saw war. General War Rommel has returned to Benghazi, and he has apparently much stronger forces at his disposal and many more Ilanks than was generally believed to Ibe possible ...

NEW CLIENTS 11 War Diary 1

... losses accused Admiral Kimmel and Lt.-Oess. Shnrt of dertnetion of . duty,. tank battle north-east of Agedabia. , where Oen. Rommel's coiumna came Into cootaet with British forces. RAP icarned out heavy strafing. ,JAM. 25-171111 DAY OF WAN -- -.- 1 New ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: Weekly Dispatch (London)
County: London, England
Type: | Words: 522 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

NAZI PLAN FOR SPRING OFFENSIVE HAS BEEN UPSET BY OUR DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENT

... arc far supremacy and equal terms In tanks at least, It is Rommel who has moved forward miles in week and reached Benghazi in the bargain. Nevertheless, it must not be thought that though Rommel has so far got away with his surprise thrust, he is necessarily ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: The People
County: London, England
Type: | Words: 902 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

ANNALIST'S COMMENTARY ON WAR SITUATION

... strong British forces, which are contesting their advance ca atward. It is becoming increasingly clear, however, that General Rommel's advance is not merely a counter-offensive to upset the British organisation and plans, but a serious methodical offensive ...

LIBYA AS A MACHINE MCRCIVL IMS MINCING RUSSIA'S TASK IN THE SPRING SINGAPORE MUST BE DEFENDED INCH BY INCH TT

... The battle in Libya has swung again in an easterly direction After a few days’ respite on the shores of the Gulf of Sirte Rommel’s forces ventured out encountered our light forces which naturally withdrew and THAT CYCLIST MAY HAVE SEEN YOU - BUT he didn’t ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: Birmingham Weekly Mercury
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 1328 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

' Six 1 Frtmwy The great debate shows how valuable is that the public should Keep On Asking Strata!

... leader of the House in Mr Churchill’s absence than either Attlee or Mr Greenwood avowed intention of smashing Rommel’s armour Indeed after Rommel was assumed to have been driven back into a defensive position he appeared after four weeks to have more tanks ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: Birmingham Weekly Mercury
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 1854 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

Sunday Mercury 1 February IMS SUNDAY brightens the meal Its flavour pleases everybody THRUSTTOWARDS THE DNIEPER ..

... features of the Middle East communique issued last night The Indian Brigade concentrated their efforts on breaking through Rommel's ranks and it is officially stated that at least two columns have rejoined our main forces There has been no change in the ...

Published: Sunday 01 February 1942
Newspaper: Birmingham Weekly Mercury
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 1320 | Page: 1 | Tags: none