Atlas of Battles

war, 3 engagements

Battles of Operation Compass

The atlas places 3 engagements of Operation Compass (1940 to 1941): 3 battles across 2 present-day countries, most in Libya (2), Egypt (1).

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Battle of NibeiwaAction at Mechili, 24 January 1941Battle of Beda FommBanghaziTubruqAjdabiyaDarnahAl MarjShahhatSalumQaminisAl Bayda200 km31.712N, 23.096E
3 placed engagements. Present-day coastlines; larger marks are landmark engagements.

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceResult
9 December 1940Battle of NibeiwaEgyptBritish victory
24 January 1941Action at Mechili, 24 January 1941Mechili, LibyaBritish victory
6 February 1941Battle of Beda FommCyrenaica, LibyaBritish victory

Engagements are the Wikidata records placed within Operation Compass (or a campaign of it) that carry coordinates; actions without coordinates are not shown.