September 14 1882
Since the British Expeditionary Force had crushed the revolt against Khedive Tawfiq, Britain was in a position to begin an 'occupation' which effectively lasted until 1956 and the Suez Crisis.
September 14 1941- World War II: North Africa
Rommel's 21st Panzer Division head towards Sidi Barrani in the belief that there is a fuel dump. With no fuel to be found, and British troops moving back from the town, Rommel decided that General Sir Claude Auchenleck, British Commander-in-Chief Middle East, was on the defensive and also orders his troops to withdraw.
September 14 1941 - World War II: North Africa
The 21st Panzer Division was joined by the 15th Panzer Division to form the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) which Rommel commanded, as well as 90th Light Division and the XXI Italian Corps.
September 14 1942 - World War II: North Africa
Operation 'Agreement' - the raid by British troops on Tobruk, Barce, and Benghazi. Suffering from excessive complications, involving the Long Range Desert Group, the SAS, and others, the plan fell apart and many lives were lost. Operation 'Lightfoot' - Montgomery's plan to attack Rommel's forces at El Alamein was issued to his command. It was suggested that the attack commence during the October full moon.
Since the British Expeditionary Force had crushed the revolt against Khedive Tawfiq, Britain was in a position to begin an 'occupation' which effectively lasted until 1956 and the Suez Crisis.
September 14 1941- World War II: North Africa
Rommel's 21st Panzer Division head towards Sidi Barrani in the belief that there is a fuel dump. With no fuel to be found, and British troops moving back from the town, Rommel decided that General Sir Claude Auchenleck, British Commander-in-Chief Middle East, was on the defensive and also orders his troops to withdraw.
September 14 1941 - World War II: North Africa
The 21st Panzer Division was joined by the 15th Panzer Division to form the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) which Rommel commanded, as well as 90th Light Division and the XXI Italian Corps.
September 14 1942 - World War II: North Africa
Operation 'Agreement' - the raid by British troops on Tobruk, Barce, and Benghazi. Suffering from excessive complications, involving the Long Range Desert Group, the SAS, and others, the plan fell apart and many lives were lost. Operation 'Lightfoot' - Montgomery's plan to attack Rommel's forces at El Alamein was issued to his command. It was suggested that the attack commence during the October full moon.
Source: history.com, africanhistory.about.com
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