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Pursuit of the Italian Army

27th January 1941: British Forces in North Africa are still hard on the heels of the Italians as they retreat to their regional base

Jan 27, 2026
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A forward observer surveys the port of Derna, the next fortified Italian position facing the British advance. From here, the best road in the region ran along the coast back to Benghazi
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