Created by Tom Horn on 13 Sep 2009, Last Update on 1 Oct 2009

3rd Coldstream Escapes - 16 Sep 1940

On 16 September, the 3rd Coldstream Guards were almost cut off when a large group of Italian tanks moved inland from the coastal road in the region of Alam el Dab. But a radio call to the 11th Hussars summoned timely assistance.

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Tags : Egypt,Italy,Britain,Land,Africa,Combat

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