the British Forces north of Damour reports that Australian infantry patrols have reached Khalde, while Inland. Australian patrols are sealing mountain heights, mopping up poc-Kets of Vichy troops who are still giving trouble. though the main body Appear to have retreated northward.
The correspondent writes:—"the battle north of Damour continues today, and there are no signs
surrender. that General Dents is preparing "Except for active patrolling, the Aghting is now in the nature of an artillery duel, Australian batteries, dragged up' the boulder-strewn mountain sides, are putting a heavy Barrage on Vichy positions, and a distant roar indicates that the navy participating, though the ships are invisible owing to the blinding gi of the sea.
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