1940 ⟶ British Forces Secure Sollum and Fort Capuzzo
In North Africa, the British are in command at Sollum in Egy...
Year
1940
1941
1942
🛡️ 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
🇮🇹 Italian Advance into Egypt Stalls
After re-taking Fort Capuzzo just inside Libya, Italian colonial forces cross the border and advance into Egypt. The Italians take the small port of Sollum, but the only resistance to the invasion is a light British screening force which withdraws as the Italians advance.⟶
North AfricaItalian ArmyEgyptInvasionColonialismMilitary CampaignSollumFort Capuzzo
💂 Auchinleck Replaces Wavell in Libya/Egypt
British general in Libya/Egypt Wavell is replaced by General Auchinleck.⟶
British ArmyNorth AfricaMilitary LeadershipWavellAuchinleckWorld War IIDesert WarfareEgyptLibya
🇳🇿 New Zealand Troops Capture Fort Capuzzo
New Zealand troops land in Egypt and take over Fort Capuzzo.⟶
North AfricaEgyptFort CapuzzoNew ZealandMilitaryWarCommonwealthDesertCampaign
🇬🇧 British Offensive Begins at Sollum
Montgomery begins a major British offensive beginning at Sollum on the Libya/Egypt border. The British reach Bardia on the 11th, Tobruk on the 12th, and Benghazi on the 18th.⟶
North Africa CampaignBritish ArmySollumBardiaTobrukBenghaziDesert Warfare