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British Offensive Near Sollum Area Reported
London June 17 A G H Q Cairo communiqué says British forces carried out a surprise move and penetrated to Fort Capuzzo amid German losses. Main fighting centers in the Sollum Fort Capuzzo Omar triangle as enemy reinforcements rush from Tobruk. In Abyssinia Allied advance continues despite heavy rains with 6 officers and 180 ranks captured at Assab. Batavia broadcast notes Japan Netherlands East Indies trade talks broke down. no effect on friendly relations.
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Sollum