Timeline of the North African campaign

This is a timeline of the North African campaign of World War II. == 1940 == May 1940 — Army of Africa (France) — 14 regiments of zouaves, 42 regiments of Algerian, Tunisian and Moroccan tirailleurs, 12 regiments and demi-brigades of the Foreign Legion and 13 battalions of African Light Infantry were serving on all fronts. 10 June: The Kingdom of Italy declares war upon France and the United Kingdom 14 June: British forces cross from Egypt into Libya and capture Fort Capuzzo 16 June: The first tank battle of the North African campaign takes place, the "Engagement at Nezuet Ghirba" 3 July: British navy shells French warships in the port of Oran (Mers El Kébir) to keep them out of German hands.

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