1941 ⟶ Rommel Captures Benghazi

Rommel takes Benghazi, Libya; Tobruk will remain a threat fo...
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1941
1942

🇩🇪 Rommel Captures Benghazi

Rommel takes Benghazi, Libya; Tobruk will remain a threat for the next seven months.⟶
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🇩🇪 Rommel Advances on Benghazi

After taking Agedabia, Rommel decides to take all of Libya and moves his troops toward Benghazi. All of Cyrenaic (Libya) seems ready for the taking.⟶
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🇩🇪 Rommel Approaches Tobruk and Egypt

Rommel is now about 200 miles east of El Agheila, heading for Tobruk and Egypt.⟶
North AfricaDesert CampaignRommelTobrukEgyptAxis AdvanceMilitary StrategyEl Agheila

🛡️ Rommel's Attack on Tobruk Fails

Rommel attacks Tobruk, but is forced to turn back. Other attacks, also failures, occur on the 16th and 30th.⟶
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🔄 Rommel Retreats and Tobruk Relieved

After his brief dash into Egypt, Rommel retreats to Bardia for refuelling; it is during this brief withdrawal that Tobruk is temporarily relieved when the 8th Army meets with the besieged garrison there.⟶
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🇩🇪 Rommel Recaptures Benghazi

Rommel's Afrika Korps recaptures Benghazi, Libya in his drive east. For the next few months, the two sides will rest and rearm.⟶
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