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Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume II
171 — The Commander-in-Chief, Middle East, to the Chief of the General Staff (Wellington)
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The Commander-in-Chief, Middle East, to the Chief of the General Staff (Wellington)
6 November 1942
In the Eighth Army's victory in the Western Desert, the 2nd New Zealand Division under General Freyberg has played a part worthy of its splendid history. Its fighting spirit and achievements during the decisive battles of the last two weeks have been magnificent.
