Apart from the marked strengthening of British positions there is little change in the military situation in the Western Desert, although with the increasing rain showers heralding the approach of winter, it is reasonable to suppose that ...
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Article : 48 wordsThe New York "Herald-Tribune's" correspondent. Walter Lippman, speaking at the "Herald-Tribune" forum devoted to "America's second fight for freedom," ...
Article : 300 wordsReports of Monday's activity by the R.A.F. in the Middle East were received in London to-day. Between Sollum and Bug Bug a series of low ...
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Article : 99 wordsTen Greek sailors arrived from an English ship. They were picked up after drifting 27 days in an open boat after the sinking of the Antonia Chandris. ...
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