1942 ⟶ Free French Brigade at Bir Hakeim Withdraws
At Bir Hakeim, Rommel renews his attacks on the 1st Free Fre...
Year
1941
1942
🏜️ Rommel Defeats 'Brevity' Counter-Attack
Rommel defeats a counter-attack, "Brevity", at Halfaya Pass. The two sides trade alternating control of Fort Capuzzo and Halfaya Pass.⟶
North AfricaRommelMilitary OperationsBattle of Halfaya PassDesert WarfareWorld War II
⬆️ Commonwealth Troops Push Rommel Back at Gazala Line
Commonwealth troops push Rommel back at the Gazala line.⟶
North AfricaGazala LineRommelMilitary OperationsCommonwealthAxis PowersDesert WarfareBattle
🇫🇷 Free French Brigade at Bir Hakeim Withdraws
At Bir Hakeim, Rommel renews his attacks on the 1st Free French Brigade's "box". Although the Free French continue to hold out, their perimeter, never the largest, is dangerously reduced in size, and their position becomes untenable. General Ritchie orders 1st Free French Brigade to withdraw the following day.⟶
Bir HakeimNorth AfricaFree FrenchRommelDesert WarfareWorld War IIMilitary OperationsAfrica
⚔️ Rommel Drives Out Free French at Bir Hakeim
Rommel pushes the Free French forces out of Bir Hakeim, a fortress south-west of Tobruk. Although the 1st Free French brigade is largely surrounded, their commander, General Koenig, is able to find and fight his way through gaps in Rommel's widely dispersed forces.⟶
North AfricaDesert WarFree FrenchRommelBir Hakeimbattlesmilitary tactics