Fort Bir Hakeim
This former Ottoman fortress (and later Italian) served as important Free French strongpoint against Rommel's armies during the Battle of Bir Hakeim (26 May - 11 June 1942).
Do you have more information about this location? Inform us!
Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Related books
Looking for reliable information or news facts about WW2? Do you want to create your own battlefield tour to sights of wars from the past? Or are you interested in war medals and their recipients? TracesOfWar.com tells you more!
More information
© STIWOT, 1999-2025. All rights reserved. Privacy statement, cookies, disclaimer and copyright