Battle of the Western Desert Campaign of World War II, fought around the port of Tobruk in Libya. It began on 26 May 1942 in what is now Libya and lasted until 21 June 1942 (about 26 days). The setting was Gazala. It was part of Western Desert campaign and the World War II. Those involved included the United Kingdom.
Before and after
- 12 April 1942Birth of Jacob Zuma
- 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
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