Speeding Finish Of E. African Campaign
(Rec. 1.30 p.m.) RUGBY, Nov. 18. An East African war communique states: “Our column advancing from the Sudan started artillery registration of enemy positions on the escarpment west of Celga, wbjLa ground patrols were active in this sector. “Chiefs are daily joining our troops, which are advancing towards Gondar along the Om-ager road. The garrison of Forgora on Lake Tsana,'has been called on to surrender. In other sectors the pressure on enemy positions is being maintained.” A communique issued by British general headquarters at Cairo states that at Tobruk' ground visibility has improved due to heavy rain. During Sunday night our patrols were active again. In the frontier area our patrols were particularly active, crossing the frontier at a number of points and penetrating deeply into enemy territory.
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Northern Advocate, 19 November 1941, Page 5
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