Operation Brevity

May 15–16, 1941 · Libya

Result Inconclusive

British forces attacked Axis positions on the Egyptian–Libyan border to help relieve Tobruk. They took Halfaya Pass but soon lost most of their gains to German counterattacks.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Casualties
206
Tanks
53
Tanks lost
c. 5
Aircraft lost
c. 6