THE BATTLE AREAS OF THE MIDDLE EAST.—A map of Libya and the other countries affected by the present battle in the western desert. The Allied forces crossed the frontier at various points between the coast and Jarabub, and the principal clash of armoured forces is taking place Just south of Tobruk. New Zealanders have captured Fort Capuzzo, Bardia, and Gambut (halfway between Bardia and Tobruk). Powerful Allied forces are also assembled to meet any German attempts to create a diversion by an advance through Turkey into Syria.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24773, 25 November 1941, Page 7
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87THE BATTLE AREAS OF THE MIDDLE EAST.—A map of Libya and the other countries affected by the present battle in the western desert. The Allied forces crossed the frontier at various points between the coast and Jarabub, and the principal clash of armoured forces is taking place Just south of Tobruk. New Zealanders have captured Fort Capuzzo, Bardia, and Gambut (halfway between Bardia and Tobruk). Powerful Allied forces are also assembled to meet any German attempts to create a diversion by an advance through Turkey into Syria. Otago Daily Times, Issue 24773, 25 November 1941, Page 7
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