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
British lookouts during the Siege of Tobruk, August 1941
132nd Armored Division "Ariete" attacks
Cruiser Tank Mk I (A9)
Ghibli approaches.
Battle of Gazala
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The Battle of Gazala, also the Gazala Offensive was fought near the village of Gazala during the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War, west of the port of Tobruk in Libya, from 26 May to 21
Panzer III and Rommel's command vehicle during the Battle of Gazala.
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, with aides during the desert campaign. 1942
From left to right, the Italian generals Nicolini, Baldassarre and Lombardi.
M3 Grant with knocked out Panzer I, 1942