Table of Data Points
1940-12-09 | Nibeiwa | 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. | Read about 'Nibeiwa' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Nibeiwa' | ||
1940-12-09 | Maktila | 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 | Read about 'Maktila' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Maktila' | ||
1940-10-20 | Cairo Bombed | Italian aircraft bomb Cairo. | Read about 'Cairo Bombed' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Cairo Bombed' | ||
1940-09-16 | Maktila | General Rodolfo Graziani leads elements of the Italian Tenth Army (Five Infantry Divisions and the Maletti Group) to the town of Maktila. Awaiting reinforcements and supplies, the Italians dug in. | Read about 'Maktila' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Maktila' | ||
1940-09-16 | 3rd Coldstream Escapes | 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. | Read about '3rd Coldstream Escapes' on WikiPedia | Discuss '3rd Coldstream Escapes' | ||
1940-09-16 | Sidi Barrani | 1st Blackshirt Divisions takes Sidi Barrani. | Read about 'Sidi Barrani' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Sidi Barrani' | ||
1940-09-13 | Egypt Invasion | Italian troops cross into Egypt. | Read about 'Egypt Invasion' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Egypt Invasion' | ||
1940-09-13 | Halfaya Pass | Elements of the 3rd Coldstream Guards withdraw down Halfaya Pass in front of the Italian Invasion. | Read about 'Halfaya Pass' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Halfaya Pass' | ||
1940-09-09 | Italian Paratroopers | Italian dropped Paratroopers in Sallum Egypt. British forces, outnumbered, leave mines and retreat. | Read about 'Italian Paratroopers' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Italian Paratroopers' |
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