THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 10, 1941.
TOBRUK NOW ENCIRCLED
In Same Pincers As Bardia Unenviable Position Of Marshal Graziani
(By Reuter's Special Correspondent with the British Army in Libya)
THE FALL OF TOBRUK – FOR FALL IT WILL AT A TIME TO BE CHOSEN BY GENERAL WAVELL – WILL UNDENIABLY OPEN UP A POSSIBILITY THAT THE WHOLE OF LIBYA MAY BE CON-
QUERED,
DUBLIN BOMBS PROVED OF NAZI ORIGIN
Bombs dropped at Rathdown Park, Dub lin, on the night of January 1, and on Donore Terrace, Dub- lin, on the night of January 2 3 have now been identified as of German origin, says a statement sued last night behalf of the Eirean Department of De- fence in Dub in. Reuter.
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The full extent of the fortifications of towns to the west, such as Ben Ghazi, is un- known, but with the morals of the Italian army gone and large quantities of war ma- terials already captured in the early stages of the offensive, the position of Marshal Graziani is an unenviable one.
Tobruk has been encircled by British troops, and Graziani's main stronghold in eastern Libya now feels the same pincers about it as Bardia felt recently.
Although an exact picture of African army appear to be com- current operations naturally has to uletely demoralised by the swift- be withheld, it is no secret thatness and determination of the Bri- Bratisl mechanised forces are teh advance. operating well to the west of
the town
Out of Graziani's Hands
After the lessons of Sidi Bar- It is suggested in military cir rani and Bardia it appears in- eles that Graziani, having forfeit- credible that the Italian com-ed very great quantides of WRT mandera have allowed themselves material in the retreat from Sidi to be bottled up once more, this Bar.an, has been unable to pre- time in Tobruk.
vent the encirclement of Tobrukt, but is now relying on whatever
It seeins conclusively establish- | defences in men and material re- ed. however, that Graziani does main to the westward in the not know what steps to take next. neighbourhood of Ben Ghazi. Indeed, he and his entire North The full strength of the garri-
son at Tobruk is unknown.
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Reports are that the defences. are larger and on a broader scale. than those of Bardia, though they are believed to have been hurriedly and somewhat ineffec. tually prepared.
Rome radio continues to broad- rast reasons for Graziani's igno- minious defeat at Bardia, stress- ing the "enormous strength" of Britain's Army in the Middle East.
Consolation?
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Although British Headquarters at Cairo is naturally unwilling deny or confirm the truth ngures given they trust that the Duce will derive some consola- | tion from the fact that the brunt of this determined and relentless force is now being concentrated preparatory to the final mopping up of Tobruk, whose days plainly numbered.--Reuter.
MOSCOW'S ESTIMATE
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STAFF WORK AND GOOD COOPERATION BETWEEN LAND, SEA AND AIR FORCES WERE THE MAIN REASONS FOR THE RAPID CAPTURE OF BARDIA, STATED THE NEWS- PAPER RED FLEET" IN MOS- COW YESTERDAY.
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PETROL
RATION REDUCED
The petrol ration in- Eire is to be reduced by| 75 per cent., beginning to- day, stated an official an- nouncement issued in Dublin last night.
Supplementary allowances will be granted only in cases of essen- tial national services which must be maintained.
It was revealed to-day that at Volunteer Headquarters yesterday, a plan for forma- tion of un Anti-Sabotage Corps was outlined and vo- lunteers for 12-hour duty were asked for.
It is understood that indivi- duals volunteering for this service are first required to obtain the permission of their employers.
The principal duty of the anti-sabotage unit will be the protection of shipping in Harbour.
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It is understood that J. H. Hance has been appoint- ed to organise the scheme.
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The price is fixed at 2/2d. per dinance, 1938, and may not be reprint- British successes along the Lib-gallon in the Dublin zone and ad under any circumstances, either yan coast, according to the news-1-2/3d. in other parts of the coun- | wholly or in part, without prior ar- paper, may possibly force the Ita- try. Reuter.
lian High Command to withdraw. the Italian Fifth Army, now at Giarabub Oasis (some 175 miles south) to cover such vital bases as Derna and Ben Ghazi,~~Reuter,
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