1942 ⟶ Rommel's Forces Reach El Gazala

Rommel's forces reach El Gazala, Libya, near the border with...
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🛡️ British Forces Secure Sollum and Fort Capuzzo

In North Africa, the British are in command at Sollum in Egypt and take Fort Capuzzo in Libya.⟶
British Forces Secure Sollum and Fort Capuzzo (1940)
North AfricaSollumFort CapuzzoBritish ArmyLibyaEgyptmilitary campaigndesert warfare

🇬🇧 British Forces Reach El Agheila

British forces reach El Agheila, Cyrenaica.⟶
British Forces Reach El Agheila (1941)
North AfricaEl AgheilaBritish AdvanceCyrenaicaMilitary CampaignWorld War IIDesert Warfare

🐪 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.⟶
Rommel's Forces Advance in Libya (1941)
North AfricaLibyaDesert WarAfrika KorpsRommelMilitary CampaignAxis Powers

🇩🇪 Rommel Attacks Gazala Line, Tobruk Holds

Rommel attacks the Gazala defence line and crosses into Egypt; Tobruk continues to hold however.⟶
North AfricaDesert WarRommelGazala LineTobrukAxisBritishEgyptMilitary CampaignAfrika Korps

🏜️ 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.⟶
Rommel's Forces Reach El Gazala (1942)
North AfricaAfrika KorpsEl GazalaMilitary CampaignLibyaEgypt

🇩🇪 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