NEW ZEALANDERS IN SPEARHEAD

Dominion, Volume 36, Issue 36, 6 November 1942, Page 5

NEW ZEALANDERS IN SPEARHEAD

Helped Break-Through Th? Prihie Minister, Mr. Fraser,, yesterday afternoon expressed his keen gatlsfdefton that the New Zealand irdopfS formed ah iiiiportiliit part Of tile spearhead which Breached the enemy lilies of defence. “While it is top early?’ sold Mr. Fi'itser, “to forth tjhy Unal conclusion, the latest information to hand shows that the present situation is very satisfactory, and I know how the people of New Zealand will welcome this njpws, “General Freyberg has again expreitsed unbounded confidence in the New Zealand troops and associated forces, and it is hoped that the final result of these operations will be as decisive as the present reports indicate." The Prime Minister has sent the to! - lowing cable message to General Frey‘‘Ki.inlster of Defence and I are most grateful for yotir messages, which we have found most Informative and lihlpl’til, and which we Warmly welcomed. We are delighted to hear of the success of the New Zealand Division under your leadership,. and on, behalf .of the Gpverntneut and people of New Zealand I should be glad if you Would accept and convey to all ranks warmest ,oojigrati;lations and every good wish.. The operations have been closely followed here from day to day add w’e are proud to know that the New. Zealand Division has once again proved its qualities and has maintained its world-wide reputation as a fighting force second to none.” GLORIOUS PART Mr. Churchill’s Tribute The following telegram from Mr. Winston Churchill was received last night by the Prime Minister, Mr. Fraser: — “I send you my warinefst. pongratulsitions upon the fresh distinction gained by the‘Second New Zealand Division under Bernard Freyberg lit the memorable battle of iL’g'ypt. f ' “They have pluyod a glorious part in w'hat may Well become a decisive victory.”

THANKS FROM KING Imni&tise Inipbrtaiice Of Blow (British Official Wireless.) R’ GBY, November 4. The King has sent (lie following message to General Sir Harold Alexander, Allied G.0.C., Middle Eilsit—“The Eighth Army, magnificently Hiipported by the Rbyill Aij ; Force and Units of the Ijoi-iil JNavy, has dealt tlife Axis a lijow Of which the importance caimdt lie,exaggerated. "Forllie ihjit fortnight we have all been following with anxious Interest the ptogrblis of the linrd-foiight batth’, atiil i can iisfsure iill tll,i*ee Scr- ■ vk'cs, embracing its ihey do tile many representatives of the British Commonwealih and opr Allies, of the admiral iuh and bride of the whole Em pirn hi llielr hi'iiliaiit Victory. "In the iilitnij Of jour fellow-coun-trymen all the world over, I express to you, to Air Marshal Tedder, to , General Moiitjtmiteby, to Ail - ViceMarshal ('onlhghiiih. and to the commanders and all ranks of the three Services my thanks for the far-reach-ing sutOess which by yiinr Untiring co-operation you have so decisively achieved.’ ROMMEL’S “FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT” LONDON, November I. Berlin radio declared thijt lifter yesterday’s initial infantry atljieks in the northern sector had failed, British tank attacks ggined ground tit ij few places. The radio t)ddc(| tht|t very bitter tank clashes are going on around the German luikcH and Salient; positions, Often pt elose quarters. "Unrelenting attiieks by superior British Infantry and lank forces continue," it said. “One must await the developments of the next few days. It is certain that Field-Marshal Rommyl possesses full freedom of movement for all further decisions." Another Berlin report says that South African, Australian, New Zealand and Indian assault troops launched yesterday’s attack in the northern sector. “Fully in Hand-" LONDON, November 5. Berlin radio this morning' stated: "Field-Marshal Rommel has the situation fplly in band, and is about to take the initiative, if he considers it necessary."