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On Tues. 27 Jan 1942 Erwin Rommel sent a small column of tanks from Msu.....

1942-01-27

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Erwin Rommel sent a small column of tanks from Msus, Libya eastward across the desert towards Mechili as a feint to draw out the British 1st Armored Division; meanwhile, his main force moved towards Benghazi.

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