1942 brief engagement of the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. It began on 11 December 1942 in what is now Libya and lasted until 18 December 1942 (about 7 days). The setting was El Agheila. It was part of LUL and the World War II. Those involved included the United Kingdom.
Before and after
- 27 November 1942Birth of Jimi Hendrix
- 30 November 1942Battle of Tassafaronga
- 1 December 1942The Beveridge Report is published
- 6 December 1942Birth of Peter Handke
- from 11 December 1942 to 18 December 1942Battle of El Agheila
- from 12 December 1942 to 23 December 1942Operation Winter Storm
- 17 December 1942Birth of Muhammadu Buhari
- 21 December 1942Birth of Hu Jintao
- 31 December 1942Battle of the Barents Sea
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