ARMOURED PATROLS
GERMAN TANKS REPULSED (Official Wireless) (Received Dec. 14, 11 a.m.) RUGBY, Dec. 13 The armoured patrol fighting hear Medjez-el-Bab is described by a correspondent with the advanced forces in Tunisia. During Friday, the correspondent said, the main Allied force re-group-ed on the high ground near Medjez-el-Bab. This is a natural defensive position, which the Allies occupied a fortnight ago. The Allies still hold the town of Medjez-el-Bab. The Germans yesterday did not make a big attempt on the town, but sent small groups of tanks on reconnaissance, most of which were driven off by armoured patrols. One armoured unit brought back over 100 prisoners. Heavy rains reduced many roads ot quagmires, making the transport of supplibs and ammunition difficult, and supplies have been dropped by parachute when the roads have been completely impassable. The Allied regrouping would appear to have been caused by supply problems, as well as by geographical air disadvantage. The activity of the German forces has also lessened considerably as a result of the weather.
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Waikato Times, Volume 131, Issue 21910, 14 December 1942, Page 3
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