Battle of Mersa Matruh (1942 AD)

Battle of Mersa Matruh took place in 1942 AD during Western Desert campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1942 AD
Date: 1942-06-29
Era: Modern
Conflict: Western Desert campaign
Commanders (A): Erwin Rommel, Walter Nehring, Giuseppe De Stefanis, Enea Navarini, Benvenuto Gioda
Commanders (B): Claude Auchinleck, William Gott, Brian Horrocks
Casualties: approx. Unknown8,000 killed, wounded or captured prisoners 40 tanks captured
Outcome: German–Italian victory
Coordinates: 31.350°, 27.233°