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Operation Compass
1940 - 1941 • Marmarika Großoffensive
Historical Overview
British counter-offensive; destruction of Italian 10th Army.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
UK
- Commander: Richard O'Connor
- Strength: 36000
- Casualties: ca. 1.900
Italy
- Commander: Rodolfo Graziani
- Strength: 150000
- Casualties: 130000
Strategic Context
Repelling the Italian invasion of Egypt.
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