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. |