Command of Ariete
De Stefanis assumes command of the Ariete Armoured Division during the North African campaign.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942
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Giuseppe De Stefanis Biography and Timeline
Follow Giuseppe De Stefanis through 6 dated historical records for Italy.
Giuseppe De Stefanis, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1942
Battle of Gazala
De Stefanis leads Ariete as the Axis offensive opens against the British Gazala defensive line.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942
Battle of Bir Hakeim
Ariete under De Stefanis attacks positions around Bir Hakeim during the opening phase of the Gazala battle.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942
Capture of Tobruk
Ariete under De Stefanis takes part in the final attack that captures Tobruk from the British garrison.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942
Command of XX Corps
De Stefanis leaves divisional command and takes over XX Corps during the Axis advance into Egypt.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942
Battle of Alam Halfa
Commands Italian mobile forces committed to Rommel's Alam Halfa attack.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1942
Records, sources and methodology
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