FIERCE FIGHTING.
NEW ZEALANDERS TAKE PART.
FURTHER ADVANCE NOT LIKELY (Received This Day, 9.50 a.m.) •LONDON, December 17. It was stated in London to-day that terrific fighting is continuing near Fort Capuzzo and Solium, the capture of which .was announced yesterday. It is learned in London that both New Zealand and Australian troops as well as an Indian, division commanded by Major-General Berestord JPeirse have taken part in the victorious advance in northern Africa. Military , circles deprecate speculation as to further*advances in he near future. They point out that the attacking force is now 150 miles from the railhead. Although Solium is a small harbour with deep water and big ships can approach within half a mile of the land, it is at present very near the scene of fighting and so exposed to air attacks as to make its use in a lajrgo way at present impracticable. Discussing the fighting in the neighbourhood of Bardia the possibility is expressed that operations here may have been, designed to .keep the garrison busy and to prevent interference with-the* troops occupied in the capture of Solium and Fort Capuzzo.— British Official Wireless.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 58, 18 December 1940, Page 5
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