Capture of Derna
Helps capture Derna
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
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Bernard Law Montgomery Biography and Timeline — Page 4
Follow Bernard Law Montgomery through 322 dated historical records for Great Britain.
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1942
Benghazi Reoccupied during Pursuit
Eighth Army enters Benghazi as Montgomery sustains pressure on the retreating Axis army.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Capture of Benghazi
Commands the Eighth Army in the recapture of Benghazi
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Eighth Army
Commands the Eighth Army in the recapture of Benghazi
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
El Agheila Position Reached
Eighth Army reaches the El Agheila region after the rapid advance across Cyrenaica.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
1943
Battle of Basrat
Rommel tries to halt the Eighth 200 miles east of Tripoli but retreats to Tripoli
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Capture of Tripoli
The Eighth Army marches into Tripoli & all of North Africa comes into Allied hands
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
North Africa Campaign
Enters Tripoli after the Axis retreat from Egypt, removing the immediate landward threat to the Suez Canal.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Tripoli Entered by Eighth Army
Eighth Army enters Tripoli after the long pursuit from El Alamein across Libya.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Buerat Position Outflanked
Uses manoeuvre and pressure to force Axis troops from the Buerat position during the advance on Tripoli.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Invasion of Sicily
Orders for the invasion of Sicily are given, operation "Huskey"
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Operation Husky
A planning staff known as Force 141 is established to plan the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Operation Husky
Orders for the invasion of Sicily are given, operation "Huskey"
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Medenine Attack Repulsed
Eighth Army defeats Rommel's attack at Medenine and retains the initiative in southern Tunisia.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Mareth Line Assault Opens
Launches attacks against the Mareth Line while preparing an outflanking move through the Tebaga Gap.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Tebaga Gap Outflanking Attack
Shifts strength toward the Tebaga Gap to turn the Axis flank and force abandonment of the Mareth Line.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Capture of Mareth Line
The Eighth Army breaks through the Mareth Line & takes 7,000 German & Italian prisoners
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Battle of Wadi Akarit
Defeats Rommel in the Wadu Akarit in Tunisia
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Wadi Akarit Position Broken
Eighth Army breaks the Wadi Akarit position and continues north toward the remaining Axis bridgehead.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Mobilization
The British & US forces join up in North Africa
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Eighth Army Links with Western Allied Forces
Montgomery's advancing army links with Allied formations approaching from western Tunisia.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Link-Up with Allied Forces in Tunisia
Eighth Army links with Allied forces advancing from the west as the Tunisian campaign closes on the Axis.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Invasion of Sicily
Withdraws from the battle in Tunisia to make detailed plans for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Operation Husky
Withdraws from the battle in Tunisia to make detailed plans for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Invasion of Sicily
Attends a conference to discuss the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Operation Husky
Attends a conference to discuss the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Sicily Assault Planning Conference
Takes part in Allied planning for the invasion of Sicily and argues for a concentrated landing plan.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Capture of Tunis
Tunis is captured & entered by the British First Army
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Eighth Army Released for Sicily Training
Withdraws Eighth Army from the closing Tunisian operations to prepare for the Sicily invasion.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Invasion of Sicily
The Eighth Army is released from Tunisia to train for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Invasion of Italy
Arrives in Malta to find the Eighth Army preparing for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Invasion of Sicily
Arrives in Malta to find the Eighth Army preparing for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Capture of Pachino
Pachino Airfield is captured in preparation for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Capture of Ponte Grande
Planes from Tunisia capture Ponte Grande in preparation for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Invasion of Sicily
Pachino Airfield is captured in preparation for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Invasion of Sicily
Planes fly from Tunisia & capture Ponte Grande for the invasion of Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Capture of Syracuse
Syracuse is captured by the Eighth Army during the Allied invasion of Siciliy
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Invasion of Sicily
Lands ashore at the head of the Eighth Army
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
Sicily Landings Commanded
Commands Eighth Army as its formations land in south-eastern Sicily during Operation Husky.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1943
Invasion of Sicily
Transfers Tactical HQ from Malta to the front at Sicily
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945
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