DOING JOB WELL

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20624, 27 November 1941, Page 9

DOING JOB WELL

DOMINION TROOPS DRIVE FOR TOBRUK GAMBUT RESISTANCE (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (From the Official War Correspondent with the N.Z.E.F.) (Reed. Nov. 26, 3 p.m. CAIRO, Nov. 25. Fighting their way through as part of the general battle which still rages fiercely in the area round Sidi Rezegh, the New Zealand forces, with the support of British tank units, are continuing the advance in the direction of Tobruk on the line roughly of TrighCapuzzo. In addition to armoured support the New Zealand forces have the protection of the Royal Air Force and naval forces which keep up a bombardment on points along the coastline. Following the capture of Gambut, where stiff resistance was encountered, the New Zealand forces yesterday continued the advance towards Tobruk, but the limit of the advance is obscure.

Serious Blow to Axis

Military circles in Cairo have no news of attempts to recapture Gambut, the loss of which was a serious blow to the enemy. It is known, however, that pockets of resistance continue and mopping up is in progress. There are signs that the tank battle has decreased in intensity and it is anticipated that the infantry casualties are not heavy, despite the most bitter hand-to-hand fighting in which the bayonet has been used. The Indian division, which went into battle alongside the New Zealanders is now engaged to the east of Halfaya, while the New Zealand force effectively cuts off the retreat of the enemy.

The New Zealand Expeditionary Force is again demonstrating its qualities in battle and the military spokesman said: “The New Zealanders have been given a job to do and appear to be doing it very well.”