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(Untitled), 29 Jan 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69A/64

Scope and Contents

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck, Commander- in-Chief, Middle East, to WSC regarding the latest situation in North Africa, including: the confusion of the situation around Benghazi [Libya] and details of recent fighting not yet received; 1st Armoured division attempted to move on Elabiar but the going was bad and the division is now back at Charubba; Lieutenant- General Neil Ritchie [Commander, 8th Army] aims to stabilise the position and collect forces for a counter-offensive.

Dates

  • 29 Jan 1942

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Language of Materials

English