06. KEREN 3. MARCH 25, 1941

The battle for Keren now concentrates on clearing the road block in the gorge, while advancing on the east and west side of the gorge with the Indian 4th and 5th Divisions. Once Keren is captured, and the Dongolaas Gorge cleared for traffic you will be able to continue the advance towards the Red Sea.

The Italian troops, who have defended well up to now, seem about to collapse; so advance boldly. Promised tank reinforcements have arrived and you should expect some help from our troops advancing down the coast from the north.