1941 ⟶ British Capture Tobruk

Operation Compass: British and Australian troops of XIII Cor...
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1944

🛡️ British Capture Tobruk

Operation Compass: British and Australian troops of XIII Corps complete capture of Italian-held Tobruk.⟶
British Capture Tobruk (1941)
North AfricaOperation CompassTobrukBritish ArmyItalian ArmyBattleSiegeMilitary VictoryXIII CorpsCommonwealth

🇦🇺 Operation Compass: Australians Capture Bardia

Operation Compass: Australian troops of XIII Corps (the re-designated Western Desert Force) capture Italian-held Bardia and 45,000 Italian prisoners are taken. Tobruk, the next target, is 70 miles away.⟶
Operation Compass: Australians Capture Bardia (1941)
Operation CompassNorth AfricaAustralian ArmyItalian ArmyBardiaPrisoners of WarWestern DesertMilitary Campaign

✈️ British Offensive Nears Tobruk, Airport Captured

British and Commonwealth offensive in North Africa nears Tobruk; the airport is taken.⟶
North AfricaTobrukBritish ArmyCommonwealth ForcesMilitary CampaignOperation CompassAirfieldSiege

🪖 Operation Compass: Assault on Tobruk Begins to be Prepared

Operation Compass: British and Australian troops of XIII Corps prepare for the assault on Italian-held Tobruk.⟶
Operation Compass: Assault on Tobruk Begins to be Prepared (1941)
Operation CompassNorth AfricaTobrukBritish ArmyAustralian ArmyMilitary CampaignSiegeWorld War II

🪖 British Forces Take Derna

British forces in North Africa take Derna; 100 miles west of Tobruk.⟶
British Forces Take Derna (1941)
North AfricaDernaBritish ArmyMilitary AdvanceLibyaBattleWar in the DesertMilitary VictoryItalian ArmyCampaign

🇮🇹 British Forces Capture Perugia

The British take Perugia, Italy.⟶
British Forces Capture Perugia (1944)
Italian CampaignBattlePerugiaBritish ArmyAllied AdvanceMilitary Victory