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9 December 1940: Operation Compass, the British and Commonwealth offensive against the Italian Army in North Africa, begins. Although outnumbered, the operation is a storming success for Allied forces. After three months of fighting, Italian resistance is wiped out, with around 130,000 men taken prisoner by the Allies. Key to this success are the Matilda IIs of 7th RTR. Their armour is nearly impenetrable for the Italians, and their contributions earned them the title ‘Queen of the Desert.’ Was
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