Telegram from London dated 10th January, 1941.
Naval.
British destroyers on December 26th sank one, on December 29th
captured another, and on December 31st, capture %d two more motor
schooners being employed by Italians running through to Bardia
from Tobruk by night.
2. Enemy formation of bombers made several unsuccessful attacks
on British units at Sollum at dusk and dawn during operations.
One torpedo-bomber believed shot down
3. Position of our own troops precluded further bombardment
of Bardia after 16.00 January 3rd.
4. Coastal Command attacked Hipper Class cruiser in Brest
evening of January 9th made two hits on her, and two on adjacent
docks and the Mole.
5. During the week ending January 4th, 636,081 tons of imports
arrived in convoy in United Kingdom, including large quantities
of aeroplanes, machine tools and munitions from Canada and United
States and nearly 8,000 tons of eggs.
6. During the month of December 2,483 tons cargo destined
for enemy were seized in prize.
7.
Royal Air Force.
Night of January 8/9th. Attack on Naples was successful. A stick
of bombs dropped across the stern of Littorio class battleship
was followed by dull red glow. Hits were registered on quays,
in dry dock area