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BRITISH FORCES ENTER LIBYA LONDON, December 15. British forces continue to press back the Italian." on the Libyan frontier and have penetrated into Italian territory, according to an official announcement. They have been successful in breaking down the first Italian attempt to make a stand.
FIGHTING IN ALBANIA LONDON, December 15
Closing in in a semi-circle round Tepeleni, the Greeks arc reported to have reached the suburbs of the town, but Italian rearguards thrust them back to positions-, the nearest of which is half a mile from the town. The Italians are preparing fortified lines in front of Valona, but are already withdrawing stores and troops' The bloody artillery bakfe continues on the northern front, with heavy losses on both sides, but the Greek;- ha ,*e again w>.u m w peaks, Tw ii y.d Air Force raided Valona twice yesterday.
AEROPLANE LOSSES LONDON. December 15. Aeroplane losses in the war so far are:—Britain 1740, Germany 5176, Italy 447.
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Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23204, 16 December 1940, Page 1
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Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23204, 16 December 1940, Page 1
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