Battle of Keren

February 5 – April 1, 1941 · Keren

Result Allied victory

British Commonwealth, Indian, Sudanese and Free French troops assaulted Italian defenders holding the mountain pass at Keren in Eritrea. After weeks of hard fighting the Allies broke through, opening the road to Asmara and Massawa.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
26,000
Strength
31,000