London, Nov. 12.
General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French forces, announced by radio from Leopoldville last night that French Gabon has been in the hands of Free French forces since Sunday.
Addressing himself to the "Spirit Marshal Foch," General de Gaulle said: "Today, on November 11, another French.soldier wants to report. ío you. You have given us your victories and we have vanquished our enemies. We have always desired to go on to ultimate victory."
General de Gaulle's announcement confirmed earlier reports that Free French forces landed near Libreville late last week had captured the capital and other strategic centres in Gabon from French forces under the orders of the Vichy Government.
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