Created by Tom Horn on 20 Sep 2009, Last Update on 1 Oct 2009

Maktila - 9 Dec 1940

Unaware of the situation at the Tummars, Selby decided nevertheless to send units forward to seal off the western exits from Maktila. During that night, however, the 1st Libyan Division was able to filter through and make good its escape

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

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