Canadian destroyer Saguenay was reported damaged by torpedo
in Eastern Atlantic but reached port safely.
Bombers of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) Attacked number
of targets in Western Germany and enemy occupied territory
and docks at Channel invasion ports.
The war against Italy, British advance in Western Desert continued.
Over 4,000 prisoners and a number of tanks captured. Two Italian
divisions at Sidi Barrani reported cut off by British troops
reaching coast at point between there and Buqbuq. Some Free
French units operating with British. During night 10-
11
December 1940 British naval forces harassed enemy retreating
along coast and bombarded Italian columns on roads round Sollum.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) continued bombing of all Italian aerodromes
in Libyan Desert, as well as camps, troop concentrations and
motor transport.
Aircraft of Fleet Air Arm attacked barracks at Bardia. Reported
that Addis Ababa railway had been severely damaged by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) Bombers on
8
December 1940
Number of single Luftwaffe aircraft penetrated into East Kent
and Essex and a few bombs were dropped.
One Luftwaffe fighter shot down.
Long range artillery duel across Straits of Dover.
The Greek War, Greek offensive continued successfully throughout
whole front. Severe battles in Pogradets sector. North West
of Pogradets important heights were captured. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Again successfully raided Valona.
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December
Articles:
The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
ISBN-10: 086136614X
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