On 17 November 1941, the day of the raid, Rommel was not in North Africa, having left for Rome on 1 November, which was known to British military intelligence via an Enigma intercept.
November 1941, the day of the raid was not in North Africa. This was on 17. November 1941, the day of the raid was having left for Rome on 1 November. This was on 17. Rommel was the day of the raid.1 November was known to British military intelligence via an Enigma intercept.