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The Battle of Dakar
The Battle of Dakar (Operation Menace) was the attempt to seize and capture French West Africa by the Allies of World War II. The capture, if it would have been successful, was to try and overthrow Vichy French. -
The Battle of Gabon
The Battle of Gabon was one could consider a "sequel" to the Battle of Dakar. The outcome of this battle was the surrender of French Equitorial Africa to Free French Forces at Port Gentil. -
African Counter Attack
During this December counterattack, British and Indian forces were able to capture about 130,000 Italians after the invasion of Italy into Egypt in September 1940. -
Germans Invade Africa
In February 1941, forces were sent to Libya by Hitler to help the Italian allies. In reaction to this, British and Australian troops end up back in Egypt. -
Operation Crusader
Operation Crusader was a military operation led by the British Army to relieve the Siege of Tobruk in North Africa. -
Battle of Madagascar
This successful and well defended battle resulted in an invasion that was essential because of the fear and concern that the Japanese would try to acquire bases within the island. The invasion was necessary to stop this. -
Rommel's Offensive in Libya
In an attempt to force Allies back into Egypt, Colonel-General Rommel goes on the offensive in North Africa. However, Rommel and his troops were stopped and forced to retreat. -
Rommel Strikes Back
In October 1942, Rommel and his troops attempt to capture El Alamein for a second time, however are once again unsuccessful once the Germans are pushed across and out of North Africa again. -
Operation Torch
French North Africa, specifically Algeria and Morocco, is invaded by the British and American forces. -
Montgomery takes Tripoli
The British Army enters Tripoli months after the two unsuccessful attempts to capture El Alamein. Axis forces retreat as Allies take Libya. -
Tunisian Campaign
In May 1943, Allies push the rest of the Axis troops so that they are forced to surrender. Axis forces conclude the war and surrender with about 40,000 casulaties in Tunisia.
