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North Africa: GAF summary of operations of Oct 26, Allied attack area west of Alamein;...
Catalogue reference: HW 1/1015
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HW 1/1015
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1942 Oct 27
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North Africa: GAF summary of operations of Oct 26, Allied attack area west of Alamein; all Me109 fighters, including those kept for defence of Tobruk sent to Harun, west of Fuka.
Naval Headlines: Proserpina total loss, Tergestea blown up in torpedo attack.
North Africa: GAF operational report; air protection for Luisiana convoy leaving Navarino Oct 28 for Benghazi; Italian destroyers Geniere, Aviere and Legionario to leave Taranto carrying fuel for Tobruk, Oct 30; air transport available to carry anti-tank weapons and ammunition for North Africa from Italy and Greece Oct 26; cargoes for Emilio Morandi, Algerino and Tripolino carrying rations, fuel, equipment and ammunition for GAF and Army; Allied infantry attacks supported by armour penetrating near Deir El Munassib, attack near Deir El Anqar repulsed.
Mediterranean: all U-boats ordered by Hitler to attack convoys Oct 25.
Kesselring orders GAF to prepare for expected Allied attempts at sea-, or air-borne landings, Oct 27; orders to meet Panzer Army fuel shortages rendered dangerous by sinkings of tankers and supply vessels; GAF in Africa reinforced by fighter and fighter-bomber aircraft, Oct 27.
Panzer Army orders for assembly in preparation for possible counter attack Oct 26; counter attack supported by Stuka and fighter-bombers reported successful Oct 27.
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