Created by Tom Horn on 17 Sep 2009, Last Update on 1 Oct 2009

Nibeiwa - 9 Dec 1940

Following artillery barrage from the east the 11th Indian Infantry Brigade, attacked and captured Nibeiwa (occupied by the Maletti group) from the north west. General Maletti was killed and 2,000 prisoners taken.

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

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