London, Jan. 8.
'HERE is little doubt that Tobruk-is now partly cut, off from the west, and that it is practically impossible for any large formations of Italiah troops either to leave or enter the beleaguered stronghold, according to authoritative military circles in London.
Cairo, Jan. 8.
The Royal Air Force attacked Tobruk and Tripoli on Monday night as land force prepared for an assault on Tobruk, it was reported today, Mechanized forces, supported by tombers and fighters, struck hard at Tobruk, 60 miles west of Bardia in northern Libya. The aerial assaults on Tripoli appeared designed to hinder aid from coming from that port to Tobruk.
"Widespread fires visible 30. miles away, flamed among barracks, stores sheds and motor, transport concent tions at Tobruk," RAP, headquarter: here announced, "'Several tons of bombs were drop~ ped among motor vessels in the centre of the harbour at Tripoli," the announcement said, "causing explosions fand clouds of smoke, "One direct hit was registered amidships of a large motor vessel," the announcement said. "Fives were realised among customs buildings and wharves. The power station was bombarded: and much damage was US. Releases 100 Planes To Greece Washington, Jan.
'A fow less than 100 warplanes, Heved to be of the latest type, have been released to Greece, it was understood yesterday. Greece was paying cash for the planes, it was Tearned—United Press,
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