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       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                          
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   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 
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