The smashing victory by the British forees around Sidi Barrani has. Been described by Mr. Winston Churchill of the first order and that Is no Jexaxgeration, whether it is regarded from the tremendous effect it must have on the immediate position in Libya as well as on the whole stratesical outlook of the war, or whether as a standard of the military' efficiency of Great Britain, In any case, it will give the enemy reason to think seriously, declares Reuters military correspondent, They rust ask themselves ie their military superiority on land is based only on numbers, As a result of the masterly {netical plan resolutely and. rapidly executed three Italian divisions have Marshal Graziani may still save 10 divisions but it will probably be less. 'a8 his numbers must include many on he lines of communications and adlministrative units. Certainly if this fast battle may be taken as a guide, their training and military eMeieney: are not of a very high order.
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