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Libyan frontier. Eighth Hussars withdrew August 5th from high 
      ground 15 miles west of Sollum in the face of attack by enemy 
      tanks and infantry.
 
      
 
 
Italian East Africa.
 The Italians are dispersing their 
      fuel into small dumps. Shortage of H/T petrol reported at Dessie, 
      which thought may soon immobilise mechanised forces.
 
      
 
 
Somaliland.
 Italian attack in three columns has ground 
      Oaweeila, Hargeisa and about 40 miles inside border towards Oeilah. 
      Strength estimated at two brigade groups with tanks. 
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