Command of Ariete20 January 1942
De Stefanis assumes command of the Ariete Armoured Division during the North African campaign.
Historical person
Giuseppe De Stefanis Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Giuseppe De Stefanis, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Italy.
6 records1942–19426 events6 places
Chronological biography
1942
Battle of Gazala26 May 1942
De Stefanis leads Ariete as the Axis offensive opens against the British Gazala defensive line.
Battle of Bir Hakeim27 May 1942
Ariete under De Stefanis attacks positions around Bir Hakeim during the opening phase of the Gazala battle.
Command of XX CorpsJune 1942
De Stefanis leaves divisional command and takes over XX Corps during the Axis advance into Egypt.
Capture of Tobruk21 June 1942
Ariete under De Stefanis takes part in the final attack that captures Tobruk from the British garrison.
Battle of Alam Halfa30 August 1942
Commands Italian mobile forces committed to Rommel's Alam Halfa attack.
Titles and roles
General · Commander XX Corps · General · Commander, 132nd Armoured Division Ariete · General · Commander, Ariete Division · General · Commander, XX Corps
Record provenance
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