BERBERA OCCUPIED
MUSSOLINI’S CONGRATULATION “VALOUR AND ENDURANCE” AIR RAIDS BY BRITISH (United Press Assn.—nee. Tel. Copyrlg-M) (Received August 21, 10.30 a.m.) ROME, August 20 A communique states: Italian forces occupied Berbera, a section of which was set on fire by British troops before embarking. An entire well-armed company of the Camel Corps surrendered. An Italian battalion made a surprise attack on Galabat, capturing ammunition and prisoners. The enemy bombed Geledi, Mogadishu and Berbera. There were no casualties and only slight material damage. The enemy bombed a hospital at Dern. One person was killed and 20 injured. An unidentified submarine is believed to have been sunk after colliding with one of our mine-barges off the Dodecanese Islands. Mussolini telegraphed eulogy to the victorious troops. Telegraphing the Italian commander, Mussolini said: “All our soldiers have given superb proof of their valour and endurance. The next step in the advance will be made after a brief pause.” The news agency claims that Italian bomber formations raided Malta this morning.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21197, 21 August 1940, Page 7
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166BERBERA OCCUPIED Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21197, 21 August 1940, Page 7
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