North African campaign
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The North African campaign of World War II took place in North Africa from 11 June 1940 to 13 May 1943, fought between the Allies and the Axis powers. It included campaigns in the Libyan and Egyptian
British troops on the defensive posture during the First Battle of El Alamein, July 1942.
Italian troops charging in the desert.
German Panzer III during Operation Sonnenblume, April 1941.
British Crusader tanks during the Operation Crusader, 26 November 1941.
Western Desert campaign
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The Western Desert campaign took place in the deserts of Egypt and Libya and was the main theatre in the North African campaign of the Second World War. Military operations began in June 1940 with the
North African campaign
…North Africa from 11 June 1940 to 13 May 1943, fought between the Allies and the Axis powers. It included campaigns in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts (Western Desert campaign, Desert War), in Morocco and Algeria (Operation Torch), and in Tunisia (Tunisia campaign). The Allied war effort was dominated by the British Commonwealth…
British lookouts during the Siege of Tobruk, August 1941
132nd Armored Division "Ariete" attacks
Cruiser Tank Mk I (A9)
Ghibli approaches.