1942 ⟶ Rommel Captures Mersa Matruh

Mersa Matruh, Egypt, about 140 miles from Alexandria, falls ...

Year

1941

1942

🐪 Rommel's Forces Advance in Libya

The northern wing of Rommel's forces take Derna, on the Libyan coast. The southern wing moves toward Mechili, and takes it on the 8th.⟶

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Rommel attacks the Gazala defence line and crosses into Egypt; Tobruk continues to hold however.⟶

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Rommel is ordered to cease attacks on Tobruk after another failure.⟶

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Mersa Matruh, Egypt, about 140 miles from Alexandria, falls to Rommel.⟶

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First Battle of El Alamein begins as Rommel begins first assault on British defences.⟶

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Rommel begins an attack around El Alamein, but by September he is back to his original lines.⟶

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