The North African campaign of World War II took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943, fought between the Allies and the Axis Powers. It included campaigns in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts (Western Desert campaign, Desert War), in Morocco and Algeria (Operation Torch), and in Tunisia (Tunisia campaign).

The East African campaign (also known as the Abyssinian campaign) was fought in East Africa during the Second World War by Allies of World War II, mainly from the British Empire, against Italy and its colony of Italian East Africa, between June 1940 and November 1941.

The North Africa campaigns were a series of World War II battles for control of the Suez Canal, a vital lifeline for Britain’s colonial empire, and the oil resources of the Middle East. Learn more about the history and significance of the North Africa campaigns in this article.

June 1944 was a major turning point of World War II, particularly in Europe. Although the initiative had been seized from the Germans some months before, so far the western Allies had been...

The European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded as a service ribbon throughout the entire Second World War due to the ribbon design being approved by the Secretary of War in December 1942.

Oct 22, 2018 · The sands of North Africa yielded the first great Allied victory of the Second World War. But not before almost three years of bitter struggle in which both sides had to contend with the particular challenges of maintaining an army in the inhospitable conditions of the desert. Here are 10 key events of the North African campaign.

Jul 3, 2019 · Following the fall of France, the fighting in World War II in Europe shifted to the sands of North Africa. Here is a brief summary of the fighting in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy.

Sep 25, 2023 · While ultimately a sideshow, the North African campaign in World War II still holds importance. Indeed, it represented the culmination of years of Italian imperial aspirations on the continent.

The United States' involvement in the African and European theaters during World War II played a pivotal role in the defeat of Nazi Germany and its allies.

The North African Campaign emerged as a crucial theater of World War II. The Axis powers recognized that victory in North Africa and securing the Suez Canal would isolate Britain, its Asian territories, and key resources.