✦ History

Part of Siege of Tobruk

Twin Pimples raid

July 17–18, 1941 · Tobruk

Result British victory

British commandos and Australian engineers raided a hill in the Italian lines during the siege of Tobruk. The raid was a success.

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United Kingdom
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Units

Royal Australian Engineers 18th Cavalry (India) No. 8 (Guards) Commando
101st Motorized Division "Trieste" 132nd Armored Division "Ariete" 17th Infantry Division "Pavia" 25th Infantry Division "Bologna" 27th Infantry Division "Brescia"