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May 1940 — Army of Africa (France) — 14 regiments of zouaves, 42 regiments of Algerian, Tunisian and Moroccan tirailleurs, 12 regiments and demi-brigades of the Foreign Legion and 13 battalions of African Light Infantry were serving on all fronts. [1] 10 June: The Kingdom of Italy declares war upon France and the United Kingdom [2]
The North African campaign of World War II, sometimes called the "Desert War", includes the campaigns in Egypt and Libya (often referred to as the Western Desert campaign or the "Egypt–Libya Campaign") and those campaigns in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia (usually referred to as the Tunisian campaign.
The North African campaign of World War II took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943, fought between the Allies and the Axis Powers. It included campaigns in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts ( Western Desert campaign , Desert War), in Morocco and Algeria ( Operation Torch ), and in Tunisia ( Tunisia campaign ).
Lists of battles fought in Africa (see also List of conflicts in Africa) List of battles in South Africa; Lists of battles fought in the Americas Lists of battles fought in U.S. states (see also Category:Battles by U.S. state): Lists of battles fought in Europe (see also List of conflicts in Europe) Last battle on British soil
Recalling the Battle of Britain: A Photographic Essay based upon the records of the 'Kent Messenger' and other contemporary sources of World War 2. Kent Publisher. Clark, Ronald W. (1965). Battle for Britain: Sixteen Weeks that changed the Course of History. London: Harrap. ———; et al. (1969). The Hundred Days that shook the world. Hemel ...
"North Africa" has a definition approximately that of the Arab term Maghreb, in addition to Egypt "Conflict" is defined as a separate 100+ casualty incident. In all cases conflicts are listed by total deaths, including subconflicts (specified below).
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February 10–15, 1814 Battle of Orthez: French and Anglo-Allied armies: February 27, 1814 Battle of Toulouse: France and Anglo-Allied: April 10, 1814 Battle of Tolentino: Austrian and Neapolitan armies: May 2–3, 1815 Hundred Days: First French Empire and the Seventh Coalition: March 10 – July 8, 1815 Battle of Quatre Bras: France and Anglo ...