COPY NO. 11
 
      BRITISH MOST SECRET (U.S. SECRET)
 
      1st December, 1941.
 
      
 
 
OPTEL NO. 9.
 
      Libya despatched 1840 29th. Enemy tanks and M.T. moving west 
      from Bir El Chelta withdrew Eastwards at 1230 28th.
 
      Heavy engagement between our armoured forces and about 70 enemy 
      tanks was taking place at 1400 29th near Sidi Rezegh; at 1645 
      battle was still continuing.
 
      
 
 
Indian troops in possession of all 3 Omars but enemy reported 
      holding strong point just North of Libyian Omar and being supplied 
      from Bardia. Dispositions taken to cut this supply line.
 
      
 
 
Our long range desert group still patrolling in back areas.
 
      Reported 700 prisoners captured at Gialo our casualties 20.
 
      
 
 
Tobruk.
 
      Enemy locality southeast side of perimeter captured with several 
      hundred prisoners.