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EGYPTIAN BASES BOMBED
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EGYPTIAN BASES BOMBED
North Africa : Italian bombers attack a British air base in Egypt Date: 1940
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a daring Italian air raid on a British military base in Egypt during World War II. The year was 1940, and the North African campaign was in full swing as Axis and Allied forces clashed in the desert sands. In this image, we see the devastation wrought by Italian bombers, as smoke rises from the wreckage of destroyed aeroplanes and buildings at the British airfield. The attack came as part of a larger Italian offensive to seize control of Egypt and secure the Suez Canal, a vital strategic asset for the Allies. British forces, caught off guard by the sudden assault, scrambled to respond, engaging the Italian aircraft in fierce dogfights above the desert. Despite the initial surprise, the British were able to repel the attack and inflict heavy losses on the Italian air force. The event marked a turning point in the North African campaign, as both sides recognized the importance of air superiority in the desert war. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and often brutal battles that defined the African front in World War II.
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