Telegram from London dated November 19th.
1.
Naval
. Morning 3rd His Majesty's submarine Proteus
hit with one torpedo Italian tanker Tampico 4958 tons in Aegean
off Mardila Island. Tanker still afloat at dusk, escorts prevented
second attack. Afternoon of l0th Proteus scored 4 hits on German
ship Ithaka class 1773 tons heavily laden southbound near San
Giorgio Island which she had shadowed since previous evening.
One possible hit scored on escort.
2.
Military.
Russia. Heavy fighting continues at Kalinin;
immediately south of this Germans are attacking. North of Tula
German advance has been held but German thrust is developing
between Tula and Kursk.
Royal Air Force.
3.
United Kingdom.
Day of 18th hurricanes bombed factory
near Montreuil, fighters attacked goods train, large warehouse,
sank vessel of 500 tons and damaged another 600 tons. Night of
18th/19th small force bombed Brest.
4.
Mediterranean
. Night of 16th/17th landing grounds
at El Timimi and El Gazala attacked. 17th landing grounds at
El Gazala and Bit El Baheira attacked. Night of l7th/18th Naples
and Brindisi attacked.
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