1942 ⟶ Tobruk Surrounded
Tobruk is now surrounded.
Year
1941
1942
🛡️ 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's Attack on Tobruk Fails
Rommel attacks Tobruk, but is forced to turn back. Other attacks, also failures, occur on the 16th and 30th.⟶
North AfricaTobrukRommelAfrika KorpsBattleMilitary FailureDesert Warfare
🇩🇪 Rommel Halts Tobruk Offensive
Rommel is ordered to cease attacks on Tobruk after another failure.⟶
North AfricaDesert WarRommelTobrukAxisBritishEgyptMilitary CampaignAfrika KorpsFailed Offensive
⚔️ Tobruk Surrounded
Tobruk is now surrounded.⟶
North AfricaTobrukSiegeMilitary OperationsWarfareAfrika KorpsAxis PowersAllied Forces
🚩 Afrika Korps Recaptures Tobruk
Afrika Korps recaptures Tobruk, with 35,000 men captured; the road to Egypt is now open as the British retreat deep into Egypt. Tobruk's loss is a grievous blow to British morale. German land forces have been assisted by Luftwaffe attacks.⟶
North AfricaTobrukMilitary DefeatAfrika KorpsGerman ArmyAllied ForcesWarfareStrategic RetreatAxis Victory