ATTACK ON SOMALILAND REPORTED
LONDON, October 24. According to the correspondent of the Associated Press at Djibuti the Governor-General of French Somaliland has announced that British and Free French troops have opened an attack on the colony. The correspondent adds that the French claim that British columns have already advanced 30 miles and are pushing on further. It is authoritatively stated in London, however, that the announcement might be without foundation. Vichy authorities are possibly endeavouring to distract attention from the reprisals for the shootings in France.
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Southland Times, Issue 24576, 27 October 1941, Page 5
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