London, Feb. 9.
+H, M. the King has sent a message to General Sir Archibald Wavell congratulating him on the capture of Benghazi. The message says:
"The capture of Benghazi is a notable landmark in the campaign in North Africa which is being carried on-by you with such brilliance and by the Imperial troops under your command, in conjunction with the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
warmly congratulate. all ranks of the Army of the Nile and of the sister services on this further success which will rank high in the military annals of the Brtish Empire."—Reuter.
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