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- From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
- Subject: 50 Years Ago: Friday, 13 November, 1942
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- Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 14:40:23 GMT
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- From military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
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- Friday, 13 November, 1942
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- Admiral Darlan takes control of French interests in North Africa, and is
- immediately recognized by the Allies. Eisenhower flies to Algiers to meet
- Darlan.
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- Axis forces begin taking up positions on the Mareth Line in Tunisia.
- Sometimes referred to as the "African Maginot," the defensive positions
- were built to protect the eastern border of French North Africa.
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- Two Japanese cruisers shell Henderson Field, but with little effect.
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- The RAF hits Genoa with a severe night raid.
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- Reporter: john D Hightower <75430.2176@CompuServe.COM>
- Reference: "Soldiers Magazine"
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- "I invite the French Fleet to join the United Nations in the fight for
- freedom and so hasten the day of Frances liberation... The enemy is close
- upon you. Sail at once for Gibraltar and join us." - Lt. Gen. Eisenhower
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