perseus
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Well not quite, but the respective sides in Libya are moving backwards and forwards along the same coast which saw action in WWII. I guess these names bring back some memories for some old soldiers. My late Dad was in the 8th.
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Battle of Brega (1941)
Marsa Brega was the location of a brief but important battle in the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. On March 31, 1941, during the opening phase of Rommel's first offensive, the German Afrika Korps expelled the British from their partially prepared positions at Marsa Brega. This opened the way for Rommel's drive to the Egyptian border and encirclement of Tobruk.[7]
Battles of Brega (2011)
Main articles: First Battle of Brega, Second Battle of Brega, and Third Battle of Brega
During the 2011 Libyan uprising, anti-government forces gained control of the town and oil production facilities. Government forces attempted to regain control of the area on March 2 but were repulsed by the rebels.[2] On March 13 government forces retook Brega.[8] However, on 26th March, after UN intervention rebels took Brega back from Gaddafi's forces.[9]
Here's a peice of Trivia, Gaddafi was born in a tent near Sirte when under Axis control in 1942.
eg from Wiki
Battle of Brega (1941)
Marsa Brega was the location of a brief but important battle in the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. On March 31, 1941, during the opening phase of Rommel's first offensive, the German Afrika Korps expelled the British from their partially prepared positions at Marsa Brega. This opened the way for Rommel's drive to the Egyptian border and encirclement of Tobruk.[7]
Battles of Brega (2011)
Main articles: First Battle of Brega, Second Battle of Brega, and Third Battle of Brega
During the 2011 Libyan uprising, anti-government forces gained control of the town and oil production facilities. Government forces attempted to regain control of the area on March 2 but were repulsed by the rebels.[2] On March 13 government forces retook Brega.[8] However, on 26th March, after UN intervention rebels took Brega back from Gaddafi's forces.[9]
Here's a peice of Trivia, Gaddafi was born in a tent near Sirte when under Axis control in 1942.
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