Tobruk is seaport in Libya that was fought over between the Allies (Britain & Commonwealth-including Australian troops) and the Axis (Germany & Italy) during the Second World War. The Italians, later supported by the Germans, attempted to seize Egypt, using forces in its colony of Libya. The Italians were repulsed by British Commonwealth forces, and forced back into Libya. The British seized Tobruk, held out in Tobruk in one enemy (Gen. Rommel) offensive, then later lost Tobruk during the second enemy (Gen. Rommel) offensive. By late 1942, the Axis were in retreat from Libya, and the British would retake Tobruk again.
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Might you be referring to Erwin Rommel in North Africa in 1942 in the third and final battle of El Alamein, 60 miles south of Alexandria? The British General who defeated Rommel was General Montgomery.
The Battle of Gazala began on May 26, 1942, during World War II, when Axis forces, led by General Erwin Rommel, launched an offensive against the British Eighth Army in North Africa. The battle was initiated as Rommel sought to exploit the weaknesses in the British defenses and gain control of the strategically important port of Tobruk. The British forces, although initially caught off guard, were tasked with holding their positions against the advancing German and Italian troops. This engagement set the stage for a significant and intense conflict in the North African Campaign.
Rommel's forces in North Africa were ultimately defeated by the Allied troops, primarily consisting of British Commonwealth forces under General Bernard Montgomery and American forces led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Key battles, such as the Second Battle of El Alamein in late 1942 and the subsequent Allied invasion of French North Africa (Operation Torch) in November 1942, significantly weakened the Axis position. The combination of superior logistics, increased manpower, and coordinated Allied strategies led to Rommel's retreat and eventual surrender in 1943.
The Suez Canal. Then they could have advanced into southern Europe and Asia to capture oil fields.
When American troops entered Africa during World War II, they faced General Erwin Rommel's Afrikakorps, which was well-entrenched and experienced. At that time, Rommel was leading his forces in the North African Campaign, specifically in the battles for control over key territories like Libya and Egypt. The entry of American forces in late 1942 marked a significant turning point, as they began to coordinate with British forces to push back against Rommel's advances. Ultimately, this collaboration contributed to the eventual defeat of Axis powers in North Africa.
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Al-Amein, Egypt. British (Allied) forces engaged the Germans in one of the biggest tank battles in history. Mixed results were achieved but, ultimately, Rommel's German forces retreated. This set up for the next allied offensive in Italy, 1943.
The cast of Deutsche Soldaten in Afrika - 1942 includes: Erwin Rommel as himself
Battles of El Alamein(June - July 1942; October 23 - November 6, 1942) Two battles between British and Axis forces in Egypt in World War II. Axis forces under Erwin Rommel began a drive eastward along the North African coast in early 1942. Though initially checked by the British, they managed to reach El Alamein on June 30. The first engagement ended in mid-July with Rommel still there, blocked and on the defensive. In October British forces under Bernard Law Montgomery began a devastating attack from El Alamein, routing Rommel's vastly outnumbered forces. By November 6 the British had driven the Germans back into Libya.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
Tobruk is seaport in Libya that was fought over between the Allies (Britain & Commonwealth-including Australian troops) and the Axis (Germany & Italy) during the Second World War. The Italians, later supported by the Germans, attempted to seize Egypt, using forces in its colony of Libya. The Italians were repulsed by British Commonwealth forces, and forced back into Libya. The British seized Tobruk, held out in Tobruk in one enemy (Gen. Rommel) offensive, then later lost Tobruk during the second enemy (Gen. Rommel) offensive. By late 1942, the Axis were in retreat from Libya, and the British would retake Tobruk again.
In late 1942, Rommel's Africa Korps was advancing eatward in north Africain an effort to seize the Suez canal when his forces were defeated by General Bernard Montgomery, commander of the British Eighth Army. Following that battle, Rommel retreated westward, with the Allied forces in pursuit. The final major battle in north Africa occurred in March, 1943 at Medidine in Tunisia, where Montgomery's Eighth Army routed the Afrika Korps, following which General Rommel returned to Germany shortly before the Axis forces in north Africa surrendered to the Allies. Following Rommel's return to Germany he began to express his conviction that Germany was fighting a lost cause and became associated with individuals who were plotting to oust Hitler and make peace with the Allies. Following an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Hitler in July, 1944, several of the participants implicated General Rommel in the plot and some members of his staff were executed. Not wanting it known that a hero of Rommel's status was involved in the plot against him, Hitler approved a plan to give Rommel the choice between suicide or arrest for treason. Rommel chose the former and took a fatal dose of poison supplied by the messengers who delivered the ultimatum to him on October 14, 1944.
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When American troops entered Africa, Rommel's army, part of the Afrika Korps, was engaged in a fierce campaign against Allied forces in North Africa. At that time, Rommel was facing logistical challenges and resource shortages, which hindered his ability to maintain effective defenses. The arrival of American troops in late 1942 marked a significant turning point, as it bolstered Allied strength and contributed to the eventual defeat of Axis forces in the region. Ultimately, this contributed to the successful Operation Torch and the subsequent push against German positions in North Africa.
Listen to Britain was created in 1942.