1940 ⟶ Italian Advance Stalls at Sidi Barrani

The Italian invasion of Egypt comes to a halt when approxima...
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🏜️ Italian Advance Stalls at Sidi Barrani

The Italian invasion of Egypt comes to a halt when approximately five Italian divisions set up defensively in a series of armed camps after advancing about 95 km (59 mi) to Sidi Barrani. The Italians never approach the main British positions at Mersa Matruh.⟶
Italian Advance Stalls at Sidi Barrani (1940)
North AfricaItalian ArmyEgyptSidi BarraniMilitary CampaignDefensive PositionsMersa MatruhInvasion

🇮🇹 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.⟶
Italian Advance into Egypt Stalls (1940)
North AfricaItalian ArmyEgyptInvasionColonialismMilitary CampaignSollumFort Capuzzo