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  • British armored divisions rushed in their efforts to repair tanks and put them into operational status for the upcoming attack on Tobruk, Libya. Meanwhile, HMS Protector departed Bardia, Libya with 1,058 Italian prisoners of war, sailing for Alexandria, Egypt. ww2dbase [Operation Compass | CPC]
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  • In Norway, the Germans began recruiting for the Nordland Regiment of 5.SS-Wiking Division. ww2dbase [TH]

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