Operation Battleaxe

Operation Battleaxe was a British military campaign during World War II in June 1941 aimed at removing Axis forces from North Africa. The goal was to break through Axis defenses in Libya and facilitate the capture of key cities like Tobruk. The operation involved coordinated attacks by British and Commonwealth troops against German and Italian positions. Despite initial plans, the campaign faced stiff resistance and logistical challenges, resulting in limited success. It highlighted the difficulties of desert warfare and underscored the need for better coordination and planning, leading to subsequent larger-scale operations in the North African campaign.