Telegram from London dated November 21st, 1941
NAVAL.
During and after attack on convoy off Leamer night of 19th/20th
enemy losses estimated two E-boats sunk, two probably sunk and
others damaged. In engagement by M.G.B.'s off Holland M.G.B.
64 and 67 engaged at least four E-boats at 04.45/20th; lasted
thirty minutes, range came down 200 yards; enemy fire was wild.
After action E-boat S41 found stopped other E-boats made off;
S41 sank. Believed four groups of E-boats operating against convoy
during night. His Majesty's ship "Wolsey" possibly
sank one, His Majesty's ship "Csmpbell" and M.G.B.
87 another.
A.M./18th His Majesty's submarine "Sea Lion" 25 miles
east off North Cape set on fire with gun fire Norwegian tanker
331 tons carrying 304 tons of benzine and oil to Kirkenes from
Narvik. Two hours later tanker was still heavily on fir
In cooperation with military advance in Libya His Majesty's
ships "Naiad" and "Euryalus" night of 18th/19th
fired 415 CS into Halfaya area, good fires started; weather-prevented
aircraft being used.
MILITARY
.
Russia. German attack on Rostov area has been resumed.
ROYAL AIR FORCE.
ited Kingdom. Night of 20th/21st. Weather prevented operatio
Libya. 19th. 32 bomber
sorties carried out in Gambut/Bardia/Capuzzo
area and enemy AFVS and MT
|