Battle of El Agheila

December 11–18, 1942 · El Agheila

Result (see Analysis section)

The British Eighth Army pressed German-Italian forces at El Agheila in Libya, and Rommel's troops withdrew westward before they could be trapped. The Axis line was abandoned.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
60,000
Tanks
30
Guns
86
Vehicles
20