1942 ⟶ Montgomery Appointed Commander of Eighth Army
General Bernard Montgomery appointed commander of the Eighth...
Year
1941
1942
1943
🇩🇪 Rommel Arrives in Tripoli
Rommel arrives in Tripoli.⟶
North AfricaAfrika KorpsErwin RommelMilitary LeadershipTripoliAxis PowersDesert War
🌵 Afrika Korps Advances to El Agheila
Afrika Korps starts to move eastward towards the advance British positions at El Agheila. The British in North Africa have been weakened by the transfer of some troops to Greece.⟶
North AfricaAfrika KorpsEl AgheilaMilitary CampaignDesert WarBritish ArmyMilitary Strategy
💂 Montgomery Appointed Commander of Eighth Army
General Bernard Montgomery appointed commander of the Eighth Army, which encompassed Allied ground forces in Egypt and Libya; Churchill is anxious to see more offensive action on the part of the Allies in North Africa.⟶
North AfricaEighth ArmyMontgomeryCommand ChangeMilitary LeadershipBritish ArmyAfrika KorpsDesert War
🎖️ Montgomery Knighted and Promoted
Lieutenant General Montgomery is knighted and made a full General.⟶
British ArmyMontgomeryMilitary LeadershipNorth Africa CampaignMilitary HonorsGeneral
💥 Montgomery Attacks the Mareth Line
Montgomery's forces begin a breakthrough in Tunisia, striking at the Mareth line.⟶
North AfricaTunisiaMareth LineBritish ArmyMontgomeryMilitary OffensiveAxis ForcesEl Alamein