1942 part of the battle of Gazala in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II. It began on 26 May 1942 in what is now Libya and lasted until 11 June 1942 (about 16 days). The setting was Bir Hakeim. It was part of the Battle of Gazala and the World War II. Those involved included the United Kingdom, 1st Free French Division, Afrika Korps and Panzer Army Africa.
Before and after
- 18 April 1942Doolittle Raid
- 24 April 1942Birth of Barbra Streisand
- May 1942Construction of Sobibór Extermination Camp
- from 26 May 1942 to 21 June 1942Battle of Gazala
- from 26 May 1942 to 11 June 1942Battle of Bir Hakeim
- from 31 May 1942 to 8 June 1942Attack on Sydney Harbour
- from June 1942 to February 1943Rise of White Rose
- from 1 June 1942 to 24 November 1942Case Blue
- 5 June 1942Birth of Teodoro Obiang
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