Mediterranean and Africa in 1941 — Timeline
4 documented historical milestones concerning mediterranean and africa in 1941.
Dated historical records
Entries below follow the dates recorded in the WWII CHRONOS archive. Each linked title opens the original historical entry, including its source reference.
- — Rommel Arrives in North Africa — German forces begin deploying to support Italy in North Africa.
- — Invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece — Germany and its allies begin the Balkan campaign.
- — Battle of Crete — German airborne forces begin an operation to seize the island.
- — Operation Crusader — The British Eighth Army goes on the offensive in North Africa.
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