GREEK FLAG HOISTED.
ITALIAN BATTALION CAPTURED. * DEFEAT NOT YET A ROUT , (Received This Day, ‘11.30 a.m.) LONDON, November 22. ** Greek troops entered Korea at midday and hoisted their flag on the town hall.. It is learned that a complete Italian battalion and much material wore captured in-,the operations. 'The routed Italians on the centre front included the second, and fifth regiments of the Bersagliere, of which Mussolini is honorary colon el-in-chief. It is emphasised that the Italian defeat has not yet become a rout. Reports that the Greeks might competely overwhelm the Italians if they succeed in cutting off the troops on the southern coast should be taken with reserve.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 37, 23 November 1940, Page 5
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