The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Bombers again attacked industrial targets
at Mannheim. Other aircraft bombed ports and aerodromes on
Channel coasts.
The war against Italy, New British forces reached Bardia sector,
where severe fighting was reported. Prisoners now number 40,000.
Reconnaissance flights showed enemy retreating towards Derna.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighters machine-gunned retiring troops
between Bardia and Tobruk. Derna raided during night. Heavy
night raid on Benina aerodrome, 18 aircraft being destroyed.
Assab bombed both by night and day. Reported that offensive
patrolling had recommenced on considerable scale in Northern
frontier district of Kenya. Enemy raided Port Sudan, causing
some damage.
During daylight Luftwaffe air activity was very slight. No
night raids. One Luftwaffe bomber shot down by fighters.
The Greek War, Klisura defile being bombarded from all sides.
Fires seen at Klisura caused by blowing up of ammunition dumps.
Advance made north of Premeti. In coastal sector Greeks continue
to force enemy to abandon positions.
By request of German Ambassador Abetz, Laval was released
from confinement to which he was sent after dismissal.
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