Beirut, June 10, The Syrian High Command announced yesterday. that advancing British and de Gaullist. forces had been held at every point by French and Syrian troops, and claimed that two British naval units were seriously damaged in an engagement north of [Tyre against two French destroyers.
Four British planes were shot down and two French planes failed to return from the frst day of fighting. it Was stated, "The enemy today (Mfonday) continued. the offensive on land and sen," the communique stated. "He Was held everywhere, was counter ai lacked at certain points and was bombarded by our aviation."—United Pres,
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