Bir Hacheim Garrison
TRIBUTE TO FREE FRENCH
(Rec 12.20 p.m.) RUGBY, June 11. A special Middle East war communique states: "On the orders of Lieut.-General Ritchie, the garrison at Bir Hacheim was withdrawn on the night of June 10-11.
"The Free French troops of the garrison under General Koenig have for sixteen days fought off large-scale attacks by infantry, tanks, and aircraft, and inflicted heavy losses on the Axis forces. They played a vital part in upsetting the enemy's plans. Their magnificent fighting qualities have earned the admiration of the United Nations."— 8.0. W. \
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 137, 12 June 1942, Page 5
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