British forts in Libya push front toward Sollum defense
Reports from The Times and field correspondents describe British advance west of Berdin with three forts Musaid Sidi Omar and Shefferton falling to British forces. Italians suffer heavy losses including tanks and vehicles as pilots harry Allied columns with dive bombing. Prisoners number around 14 000 as internment camps are planned in New Delhi.
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RAF Cairo briefing details heavy Italian air losses
The R A F communique from Cairo reports 15 Italian aircraft shot down or destroyed in the Western Desert. Bombers raided Tobruk Derna Mersa Matruh Aden El Gubbi and El Gaza decent damage. Fighters claimed several enemy planes down and 120 prisoners taken at Eiwak with weapons.
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Fighting in Abyssinia and Air Losses Reported
A Daily Telegraph special correspondent at Malakal reports high forces patrolling from Abyssinian bases operate beyond the frontier. Italian air losses are noted with 122 confirmed RAF and FLA-A-F losses since operations began in the Western Desert, though actual totals are higher due to ground actions.
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Won Air Fight in Desert over Western Desert
On November 24 in the Western Desert a clash saw three Australian airmen fly against 17 Italian planes. Three Italian machines were shot down and three more believed crippled. one Australian plane was destroyed. Squadron-Leader Heath was killed while the others escaped. The four Australians were Heath Rawlinson Pelly and Boyd.
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British Bomb Victims in November Deaths and Hospital Admissions
The Ministry for Home Security reports 4 548 killed and 6 202 admitted to hospital in November across the United Kingdom from air raids. Breakdown shows 2 286 men 1 806 women 493 children killed and 8 403 men 2 301 women 458 children admitted. No night raiders over Britain by midnight. Sheffield progress noted with damaged areas being restored and rescue teams continuing digging out buried people since December 12.
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Britain Rejects German Domination Peace Terms
In the House of Lords Lord Snell states Britain could not accept any peace that leaves Germany dominating Europe. Britain intends to liberate nations under German yoke and restore independence and prosperity. The government has not endorsed any German terms and would keep the public informed if such suggestions arose.
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Britain Reaches for Air Power Amid Public Gifts
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Britain replacing air losses with public gifts and hints at secrecy around the Whirlwind and Tomahawk programs. The text suggests national effort to accelerate fast military aircraft production and broader public involvement in supporting air power.
Swedish German trade pact aims for large turnover
Stockholm reports that a Swedish German trade agreement for 1941 envisages turnover of about £118,000,000, elevating Sweden to a major trading partner possibly including Russia. Sweden maintains a strong position despite demining, with iron ore and mainly timber, pit and paper exports to Germany likely to grow after negotiations.
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Italians Fail to Check Greek Advance In Albania Front
Greek observers report Italian forces withdrawing under pressure in the Pogradec sector and central front. Modena and Alpine divisions counterattack near Mount Shovovic and Drynos River fail with heavy losses and 200 prisoners taken. Royal Air Force raids in Albania and Salonica report large explosions and bombardments amid severe winter conditions.
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Hitler Held Back In French Coup Plot
New York dispatch reports Marshal Petain met with former Foreign Minister Laval after Laval’s release from house arrest. Berlin silent. diplomats see a decisive Laval crisis with possible settlement soon. Abetz’s arrival and Laval’s fate loom as Petain weighs power and Paris plots amid internal French politics.
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Bravery Awards For Corpral Robins And Bomb Disposal Hero
In London on Tuesday Corporal Josephine Maud Gwynne Robins of the WAAF receives the Military Medal for extraordinary courage after a dug-out was bombed. She aided the wounded through fumes, carried a stretcher, and remained with them until evacuation. The George Cross is awarded posthumously to Acting Squadron Leader Eric Lawrence Moxey of the RAE who helped remove unexploded bombs at an aerodrome before a blast. Engineer-Lieutenant J. M. Patton of Canada aided by securing a bomb with lorry and cable and sat on a ferry to oversee disposal, later joining bomb disposal duties.
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No Holiday Leave for Air Force in Government Criticism
The Minister for Air Mr McIrwen responded to criticism of government action on sea patrol leave for the AAP stating only a limited number could be granted. He warned that broader leave would disrupt the Empire train and impact operations.
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Soviet Japan Relations Talk Next Year Long-Term Pact
Fragmented telegram reads that talks aim at a long term basic agreement between Soviet Union and Japan to straighten relations. Source notes editorials and mentions Rhodesia and individuals, but details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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