I am in no doubt myself that the initia] phases of the Libyan offensive were extremely successful but it doesn't do to wipe out your enemy on paper before you have wiped him out on the field. And it was always known that the enemy was there in considerable strength. Tt was an attacking force; it was sent to Libya for the purpose of driving through.to Suez; it a powerful aggregation of mechanized and highly mobile hitting power.
The British force which attacked it was also strong and there were bound to be fluctuations, pockets and a fluidity of movement. But if the British haven't had things all their own way they have most certainly had the best of them. They have inflicted serious damage and heavy casualties: they have so far been stronger in the air; they have betè ter and shorter supply lines from their base: they can receive support item the Navy: and there is conüdence both in Cairo and London regarding the outcome.
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