1940 ⟶ Italy Invades Egypt
During the Western Desert Campaign, Italian colonial forces ...
Year
1940
1941
1943
🇮🇹 Italy Invades Egypt
During the Western Desert Campaign, Italian colonial forces in Libya under General Mario Berti launch the invasion of Egypt. The first objective is to advance from defensive positions within Libya to the border with Egypt.⟶
Western Desert CampaignNorth AfricaItalyEgyptMilitary OffensiveColonial ForcesAxis PowersWorld War II
🇮🇹 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
🇬🇷 Italy Invades Greece
At about 03:00 am the Italian ambassador to Greece issues ultimatum to Greece and Greek Prime Minister Metaxas replies: "So it is war". The Italian Royal Army launches attacks into Greece from Italian-held Albania. Hitler is angered at the initiative of his ally.⟶
invasionGreeceItalyAxis powerswar declarationAlbaniaHitlerMetaxas
🇮🇹 Italian Defeat in Egypt
In North Africa, over 39,000 Italians lost or captured in Egypt.⟶
EgyptNorth AfricaItalyMilitaryDefeatWorld War IIAfrica
💂 Auchinleck Replaces Wavell in Libya/Egypt
British general in Libya/Egypt Wavell is replaced by General Auchinleck.⟶
British ArmyNorth AfricaMilitary LeadershipWavellAuchinleckWorld War IIDesert WarfareEgyptLibya
