1943 ⟶ British Offensive Begins to Take Tripoli, Libya
The British start an offensive aimed at taking far-off Tripo...
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1943
🛡️ 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
🇩🇪 British Retreat and Rommel's Offensive
British retreat after the losses at El Agheila, Libya. Rommel is surprised, then decides to continue his offensive.⟶
GermanyAfrika KorpsNorth AfricaMilitary OffensiveLibyaRommelBritish Retreat
💂 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 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
🐪 British Offensive Begins to Take Tripoli, Libya
The British start an offensive aimed at taking far-off Tripoli, Libya.⟶
North AfricaLibyaBritish ArmyTripoliMilitary OffensiveDesert WarfareAfricaAllies
🇬🇧 British Capture Tripoli
British capture Tripoli, Libya.⟶
TripoliLibyaBritish ArmyNorth Africa CampaignWorld War IIItalyAllied Victory