June 1940
Suez Canal
Commands Italian forces in Libya as Rome plans operations threatening Egypt and the Suez Canal.
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Commands Italian forces in Libya as Rome plans operations threatening Egypt and the Suez Canal.
Bastico is promoted to Marshal of Italy while serving as the senior Italian commander in Libya.
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