1941 ⟶ Rommel's Forces Advance in Libya

The northern wing of Rommel's forces take Derna, on the Liby...

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.⟶

North AfricaLibyaDesert WarAfrika KorpsRommelMilitary CampaignAxis Powers

🛡️ Siege of Tobruk Begins; Axis Forces Advance

Germans encircle the port of Tobruk, Libya, opening the siege; some of Rommel's forces move east to take Fort Capuzzo and Sollum, on the border with Egypt.⟶

LibyaTobrukSiegeAfrika KorpsDesert WarMilitary CampaignAxis Powers

🇩🇪 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.⟶

North AfricaAfrika KorpsRommelBenghaziMilitary CampaignLibya

🏜️ Rommel's Forces Reach El Gazala

Rommel's forces reach El Gazala, Libya, near the border with Egypt; during a "Winter lull" he will remain there.⟶

North AfricaAfrika KorpsEl GazalaMilitary CampaignLibyaEgypt

🐪 Rommel Captures Mersa Matruh

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

North Africa CampaignDesert WarAfrika KorpsBritish ArmyEgyptRommelMilitary CampaignAxis Powers

🇩🇪 Rommel's Offensive Stalls at El Alamein

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

North AfricaEl AlameinRommelAfrika KorpsDesert WarAxis PowersMilitary CampaignDefensive ActionFrontline