military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) (01/27/91)
From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) Sunday, 26 January, 1941 The British advance in Eritrea continues; Briscia is occupied by the attackers. In Libya, Italian forces abandon their position at Mechili. British armor, however, fails to intercept the fleeing units. An Italian counterattack near Klisura, Albania achieves some measure of success, though Greek resistance remains determined. Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka reiterates his country's intention to establish a new order in East Asia, likening Japan's position to that of the United States in the Western Hemisphere. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bill Thacker military@att.att.com Send submissions for "50 Years Ago" to military-request@att.att.com "As long as the United States regards China instead of the East Pacific as its first line of defense, just so long will friendly relations remain an idle dream." - Yosuke Matsuoka