Battle of Sidi Barrani (1940)

Battle of Sidi Barrani (| British India|| vs Side B) took place in 1940 during Western Desert campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940
• Date: 10 December 1940
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Western Desert campaign
• Side A: | British India||
• Commanders (A): Archibald Wavell|Henry Wilson|Richard O'Connor
• Commanders (B): |Rodolfo Graziani|Giuseppe Tellera|Annibale Bergonzoli
• Casualties: 624 (| British India||), 2,194 killed|2,286 wounded|38,300 prisoners|237 guns|73 tanks| vehicles (side B)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 31.611°, 25.926°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Sidi Barrani · Wikidata entry