1. Enemy Behaviour 22 Jan 1942

Also on 22 Jan enemy did not stand and fight but retreated in flight in the general direction Msus – Solluch. According to radio intercepts 4 Indian Division will be pushed forward to the south to protect Benghazi. At evening 22 Guards Brigade area north-east Belaudah, in area northeast Giof el Matar 2 Armoured and 1 Rifle Brigades. 

2. Based on currently available reports the following were destroyed or captured on 21 January:

• 26 tanks and armoured cars
• 47 guns
• More than 100 motor vehicles

3. Prisoners of the following units were made:

1 Rifle Brigade and 11 Royal Horse Artillery

According to prisoner interrogation German-Italian attack was a complete surprise.

Issued 12.45 hrs 23 January 1942