1941 ⟶ Auchinleck Replaces Wavell in Libya/Egypt
British general in Libya/Egypt Wavell is replaced by General...
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🛡️ British Forces Secure Sollum and Fort Capuzzo
In North Africa, the British are in command at Sollum in Egypt and take Fort Capuzzo in Libya.⟶
North AfricaSollumFort CapuzzoBritish ArmyLibyaEgyptmilitary campaigndesert warfare
💂 Auchinleck Replaces Wavell in Libya/Egypt
British general in Libya/Egypt Wavell is replaced by General Auchinleck.⟶
British ArmyNorth AfricaMilitary LeadershipWavellAuchinleckWorld War IIDesert WarfareEgyptLibya
⚔️ British Operation Battleaxe Fails to Relieve Tobruk
British Operation Battleaxe attempts and fails to relieve the Siege of Tobruk. The British are heavily defeated at Halfaya Pass nicknamed "Hell-fire pass".⟶
British ArmyNorth AfricaSiege of TobrukMilitary DefeatOperation BattleaxeWorld War IIDesert WarfareHalfaya PassLibya
🇬🇧 Auchinleck Takes Command in North Africa
General Auchinleck takes over from General Wavell in North Africa.⟶
North AfricaGeneral AuchinleckGeneral WavellBritish ArmyMilitary CommandCampaignWorld War IIWar in AfricaMiddle East
🇬🇧 Churchill Demands Auchinleck's Plans
It has been a week since Churchill sent his ultimatum to General Auchinleck, and he has not yet received a reply. He sends a terse follow-up: "It is necessary for me to have some account of your general intentions in light of our recent telegrams." Again there is no immediate reply.⟶
North AfricaChurchillAuchinleckMilitary LeadershipBritish ArmyCommunicationStrategy
🐪 British Offensive Begins to Take Tripoli, Libya
The British start an offensive aimed at taking far-off Tripoli, Libya.⟶
North AfricaLibyaBritish ArmyTripoliMilitary OffensiveDesert WarfareAfricaAllies