The British Royal Air Force (RAF) Bombed invasion ports and a number of aerodromes.
Targets in Western Germany included power stations, inland
docks and railway yards.
The war against Italy, British forces captured Sidi Barrani
and large number of prisoners, including three generals. Advanced
elements of mechanised forces now operating westwards and
additional captures made.
During day small numbers of Luftwaffe aircraft were active
over Channel and Southeast coast and bombs fell in one town.
At night Luftwaffe raiders made heavy attack on Birmingham.
Six churches, two schools, two cinemas and very many houses
were damaged. West of England town was also raided and considerable
damage done, Bombs also fell in other areas, in West Midland
region, in London and East Anglia. Luftwaffe fighter shot
down over Kent. One night bomber destroyed over London by
antiaircraft fire.
The Greek War, Greek advance continuing along 80 mile front.
All Italian counter attacks repulsed. Greek left wing advancing
towards Himara.
Air Marshal A. W. Tedder appointed Deputy to Air Officer Commander-In-Chief,
Middle East.
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