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The Western Desert campaign (Desert War) took place in the deserts of Egypt and Libya and was the main theatre in the North African campaign of the Second World War. Military operations began in June 1940 with the Italian declaration of war and the Italian invasion of Egypt from Libya in September.
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The North African campaign of World War II took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943. It included campaigns fought in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts (Western Desert campaign, also known as the Desert War), in Morocco and Algeria (Operation Torch), and in Tunisia (Tunisia campaign).
Desert warfare or arid warfare is warfare in deserts or similar arid or semi-arid environments. The term encompasses military operations affected by the terrain, climate , and resource availability of these areas, as well as the strategies and tactics used by military forces in these situations and environments.
Sep 6, 2023 · The story of the turning point battle of World War II in North Africa. While the British army puts the Italian forces to rout, Hitler sends the Afrika Korps led by the general Rommel for help.
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May 9, 2024 · The North Africa campaigns were a series of World War II battles for control of the Suez Canal, a vital lifeline for Britain’s colonial empire, and the oil resources of the Middle East. Learn more about the history and significance of the North Africa campaigns in this article.
Apr 20, 2018 · 1.4K. 148K views 5 years ago #SAAF #UDF #MilitaryHistory. The Desert War, took place in the deserts of Egypt and Libya and was the main theatre in the North African Campaign during the Second...
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Learn more about the Western Desert campaign during World War II in Egypt and Libya between 1940-1943.
