Despite their massive build, tanks need frequent rejuvenation. It is Wkely that the Germans, following their 600-miles advance from Tripoli to Benghazi were now facing growing diMeulties regarding—repairs, fuel, water and other supplies, and they lacked the sea-power which fubported "Britain's recent. speclan Aided By sea power, British tanks are now establishing themselves. in forte round Tobruk.
Lord Mayne added that he hoped that President Roosevelt would soon remove the Red Sea from the list of combat zones now that the Italian bases. there had been Viquidated. This would enable American supplies to go direct via the Red Sea, saving shipping and the time involved transhipment in. Great Britain, Meanwhile, the German High Command communique claims that Ger~ man troops have captured El Me-hile, 50 milles south-west of Deena, The German troops were under the command of General Romoel—
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