It was reported that the British liner Western Prince was
torpedoed in Atlantic, most passengers were saved.
Italian submarine Naiade sunk off North African coast by British
destroyers.
Coastal Command aircraft attacked ports of Brest and Lorient.
The war against Italy, In Western Desert British advanced
forces continued to press back enemy over Libyan frontier.
Estimated that 26,000 prisoners have been taken, with guns,
tanks and much equipment. Eight Italian divisions said to
have been cut up. British naval forces continued operations
along coast between Sidi Barrani and Bardia. The British Royal Air Force (RAF)
Continued to support Army by attacking aerodromes, fuel dumps,
and motor transport and troops.
Fleet Air Arm attacked Tripoli during night of
13-14
December 1940. In Sudan harassing activities continued unabated.
Luftwaffe air activity slight during day. At night Thames
Estuary town was attacked and many houses destroyed.
The Greek War, Operations continued successfully. Important
heights, many prisoners and much equipment captured. Fierce
battle raging in Tepelini area. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Twice raided
Valona.
Marshal Pétain announced that M. Laval had left Government
and his post as Foreign Minister was taken by M. Flandin.
R159
R-boat
Sunk 14 December 1940
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