1941 ⟶ Rommel Retreats and Tobruk Relieved

After his brief dash into Egypt, Rommel retreats to Bardia f...
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1941

🔄 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 Approaches Tobruk and Egypt

Rommel is now about 200 miles east of El Agheila, heading for Tobruk and Egypt.⟶
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🛡️ 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 Attacks Gazala Line, Tobruk Holds

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

Rommel is ordered to cease attacks on Tobruk after another failure.⟶
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🗺️ Rommel's Egyptian Reconnaissance

Rommel begins a surprising 15-mile foray into Egypt; he meets no opposition.⟶
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