Arnaldo Azzi21 June 1942
Trieste under Azzi participates in the Axis assault that results in the capture of Tobruk.
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Trieste under Azzi participates in the Axis assault that results in the capture of Tobruk.
Bastico remains the senior Italian commander in Libya when Axis forces capture Tobruk after the Gazala campaign.
Ariete under De Stefanis takes part in the final attack that captures Tobruk from the British garrison.
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