North Africa Campaign WWII

By RyuNeko

  • Italian forces Invade Egypt

    Italian forces Invade Egypt

  • Italian forces settle down in the front east of Sidi Barrani

    Italian forces settle down in the front east of Sidi Barrani

  • British forces counterattack Italian army in Egypt.

    British forces counterattack Italian army in Egypt.
    • They launch the “Operation Compass”, just after starting the Battle of Marmarica.
    • Indian-british forces capture Nibeiwa with british artillery.
    • Tanks and troops overrun Tummar East and Tummar West.

  • British forces take over Sidi Barrani

    British forces take over Sidi Barrani

  • British and Australian forces capture Derna, Libya.

    British and Australian forces capture Derna, Libya.

  • Remaining Italian soldiers surrender.

    Remaining Italian soldiers surrender.

  • Churchill orders halt to British and Australian advance at El Agheila to allow withdrawal of troops to defend Greece

    Churchill orders halt to British and Australian advance at El Agheila to allow withdrawal of troops to defend Greece

  • First units of the German Afrika Korps under command of Erwin Rommel start to arrive in Libya during Operation Sonnenblume.

    First units of the German Afrika Korps under command of Erwin Rommel start to arrive in Libya during Operation Sonnenblume.

  • Battle of Gazala starts

    Battle of Gazala starts

  • British forces retreat to Mersa Matruh

    British forces retreat to Mersa Matruh

  • Axis attacks Allies, battle of “El Alamein” takes place.

    Axis attacks Allies, battle of “El Alamein” takes place.