Axis capture of Tobruk (1942 AD)
Axis capture of Tobruk (Side A vs ||) took place in 1942 AD during Battle of Gazala during the Second World War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1942 AD
- Date: 1942-06-21
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: Battle of Gazala during the Second World War
- Side B: ||
- Commanders (A): Erwin Rommel| Walter Nehring| Ettore Baldassarre| Enea Navarini| Benvenuto Gioda
- Commanders (B): Neil Ritchie| William Gott| Hendrik Klopper
- Casualties: approx. 33,000 taken prisoner
- Outcome: Axis victory
- Coordinates: 32.083°, 23.950°
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