Battle of Gazala

This was pulled of by German General Erwin Rommel. He used it successfully at the Battle of Gazala, which led to his capture of Tobruk in 1941.

Battle Of Gazala Media

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, with aides during the desert campaign. 1942
General Ritchie (holding pipe) addressing his commanders, 31 May 1942. Norrie holding map, Gott to right of Ritchie.
Area of Axis advance, El Agheila–El Alamein, 21 January – 21 June 1942
From left to right, the Italian generals Nicolini, Baldassarre and Lombardi.
Axis advance, opening of Operation Venice
M3 Grant with knocked out Panzer I, 1942
Ariete tanks on the move during the battle
Abandoned British Valentines are inspected for maps, code books and tins of food
Allied prisoners are marched out of Tobruk

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