Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill15 August 1940
Churchill sends reinforcements to Wavell in Egypt to be used against the Italians
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Churchill sends reinforcements to Wavell in Egypt to be used against the Italians
Rodolfo Graziani and the Italian Army make a rapid advance into Egypt
Plans to attack the Italians now he has superior forces. Mussolini calls off the invasion
The Italians invade Egypt
The Italian forces invade Egypt in September 1940, and advance some 60 miles (97 km) to occupy Sidi Barrani
Wilson launches Operation Compass, the strategy is outstandingly successful and very quickly the Italian forces are cut in half
The Italians are driven out of Egypt in the 1st major british offensive of the War
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