New Delhi, Feb. 8.
The fall of Benghazi came as a surprise to New Delhi, where interest in the African campaign has been heightened by the distinguished part played by Indian troops.
It was not generally known that British Imperial troops had advanced so far—Reuter.
Athens Says "Well Done"
Others, Feb. 8.
News of the capture of Benghazi was received in Athens with unbounded joy and enthusiasm, states the Athens Radio.
"It had been confidently expected that this most important Italian military and naval centre would fall to the British commander's strategy." said the announcer, "but the rapidity of the advance has taken the world by surprise almost as much as the Italiana themselves.
"A significant detail is the relief with which the British liberators are received by Italian colonists in African towns they take. gratulations go to our great ally. Well done!"—Reuter.
Army's "Best Performance"
London, Feb. 7.
The British press gave prominence to the fall of Benghazi. quoting the official comment which termed the victory as "probably the best military performance of our army ever put up."
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