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North Africa: Panzer Army tank, vehicle and weapon strength as at Dec 14; Kesselring's...

Catalogue reference: HW 1/1227

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HW 1/1227

Date

1942 Dec 16

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North Africa: Panzer Army tank, vehicle and weapon strength as at Dec 14; Kesselring's staff instruct 5th Panzer Army to take initiative in southern as well as northern Tunisia, Dec 13; Allied raids cause damage in Tunis harbour and Sfax, Dec 15; 5th Panzer Army report for Dec 13, enemy air attacks; dispositions of German 20th Flak Division Bizerta, Dec 14; Panzer Army report for Dec 14, heavy fighting by rearguard holds Allied attack, withdrawals planned, but fuel situation serious.

Southern Russian Front: evening report Dec 14, Germans fighting heavy defensive battles.

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