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Italian defence of Bardia crumbles

4th January 1941: A well-coordinated attack on the Italian garrison port of Bardia soon reveals their poor equipment and disorganisation

Jan 04, 2026
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Australian infantry rushing to attack the Italian prepared positions at Bardia.
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