The Battle of Gazala

The Battle of Gazala was a pivotal engagement during the <a href="/article/world-war-ii">Second World War</a>'s <a href="/article/western-desert-campaign">Western Desert Campaign</a> in North Africa, fought in May-June 1942. It saw <a href="/article/erwin-rommel">Erwin Rommel</a>'s Axis forces achieve a significant victory over the British Eighth Army, leading to the fall of <a href="/article/tobruk">Tobruk</a> and a deep advance into Egypt. This battle is often considered Rommel's greatest triumph, showcasing his tactical brilliance and daring.