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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
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Subject: 50 Years Ago: Friday, 7 February, 1941
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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
Friday, 7 February, 1941

The remaining Italian forces in Cyrenaica surrender to General
Wavell's Empire forces.  Since the offensive opened in early December,
Britain has taken 380 tanks, 850 guns, 241 aircraft, and 133,295
prisoners of war.  Her losses amount to only 555 dead and missing, 1373
wounded, and 10 tanks destroyed.  On the other hand, the British supply
line is stretched to its limit and most of Wavell's vehicles require
maintenance.

Thai-Indo Chinese peace talks begin in Tokyo, as Japan directs both
parties to conclude a permanent settlement to replace their armistice
of 31 January.

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