#231: Operation Brevity - TWiE War on the Southern Front
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| Turns: | 9 |
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| First Side: | Axis |
| Second Side: | Allies |
May 1941: After the Axis had captured the Halfaya Pass, both sides continued to build up strength. Gen Wavell realised that he could not mount a relief operation without occupying the pass, therefore he ordered a three pronged attack to take the pass, Sollum, and Fort Capuzzo. Rommel believed this to be a major advance and swiftly counter attacked in strength, retaking all but the pass. Later, on May 10th, the VIII. Pz Regt outflanked the defenders and compelled them to withdraw. The pass was then reinforced with more fortifications and 88mm anti-aircraft guns.
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