Table of Data Points

Tag : Britain

1942-02-04Abdeen Palace Incident

British troops force King Farouk of Egypt to abdicate and ask Mustafa el-Nahhas to form a new government. It was hoped that the new government would minimize pro-axis sentiments in the royal court and provide support for the allied war effort.

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1942-02-03Timimi falls

As part of Rommel's second offensive, DAK troops advance through Cyrenaica until they reached Timimi. The DAK stayed here until the 26th of May when Rommel launched his attack to outflank the defenders of Tobruk on the Gazala line.

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1942-01-29Benghazi falls

Rommel's DAK advances towards Tobruk during his second offensive.

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1942-01-26US Troops in Europe

U.S. Troops arrive in Europe, landing in Northern Ireland.

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1942-01-25Thailand declares war

Thailand declares war on the United States and Britain.

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1942-01-21Second Offensive Begins

Having received 55 new tanks, Rommel launches his second offensive. During the advance to Gazala, DAK troops destroyed 110 Allied tanks and other heavy equipment.

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1942-01-18Japan invades Burma

The Japanese forced their way over the steep jungle-covered Tenasserim Range, and attacked Tavoy. The defenders were overwhelmed and forced to evacuate the town in disorder.

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1942-01-11Kuala Lumpur

Japanese army captures Kuala Lumpur.

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1942-01-05Japanese attack Trolak

Japanese attack, but fail to capture Trolak from British defenders.

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1941-12-24Japan captures Kuching

Kuching is conquered by Japanese forces.

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