Strong British Rinforcements Arrive
Received Wednesday, 9.20 p.m. LONDON, May 7. The Ankara radio states that three British, transports have arrived at Basra with strong reinforcements of troops and tanks. The Stefani (Rome) Agency claims that the Habbaniyalf airfield has been rendered useless. Iraqi troops have not yet entered because the bailed wire defences are electrically charged.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 108, 8 May 1941, Page 7
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