The Archive · 1941

7,000 Prisoners Taken"

London, Feb. 15.

The Greek army yesterday con tinued its offensive all along the 80- mile battle front in Albania, and a one point captured 7,000 Italian prisoners, including many officers, states the Athens Radio-The Greeks attained their objective at every point. it is claimed The Italians were dislodged from all their positions.

At three points particularly, the results of engagements are reported ie have been of a decisive nature:

Firstly, where 7,000 prisoners as well as much war material were taken.

Secondly, where the Italians were pushed back a good distance and more prisoners were taken-'Thirdly, where many more prisoners and material fell into Greek hands.—Reuter.

Regiments "Wiped Out"

Budapest, Feb. 15.

Two Italian regiments were almost entirely wiped out on the central front when an Italian attack failed the Greek radio, heard here. said yesterday.

Hundreds of Italian bodies were strewn on the field, the radio reported. In addition, the Italians lost six planes.

The Greeks gained om all fronts after artillery and air preparation, the Greek radio stated, despite desperate resistance by the Italians. Eritish and Greek planes, the radio said, destroyed several military depots and buildings near Tepelini in south-central Albania, The Athens radio, heard in London. reported that the Greek advance continued along the entire front yesterday and that several thousand prisoners were taken at one point alone.

The Exchange Telegrpah Agency reporting an RAF. communique from Athens, said that heavy British bombers had attacked aerodromes at Tirana, Albanias capital, and Durazzo, seaport, on Thursday, in "the heaviest and most successful attack of the campaign in Albania."

"In a night raid (Wednesday night) hangars- and aerodrome buildings were hit," the communique said. "Four twin-engined Italian bombers were destroyed on the ground at Tirana."—United Press.

Madrid, Feb. 15.

General Francisco Franco, chief of the Spanish State. and Senor Serrano Suner, his Foreign Minister, arrived here last night from Montpellier, where they met Marshal Petain.—Reuter.

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