Battle of Bir Hakeim (1942 AD)

Battle of Bir Hakeim (||| vs Side B) took place in 1942 AD during Battle of Gazala.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-06-11
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Battle of Gazala
• Side A: |||
• Commanders (A): Marie-Pierre Kœnig|Dimitri Amilakhvari
• Commanders (B): Erwin Rommel|Walter Nehring|Ettore Baldassarre
• Casualties: approx. 141 killed|229 wounded|814 captured|53 guns|50 vehicles|110 aircraft3,300 killed or wounded|227–845 captured|164 vehicles|49 aircraft
• Outcome: See Aftermath section
• Coordinates: 31.594°, 23.480°

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