Fort Bir Hakeim

Bir Hakeim
Al Buṭnān, Libya

This former Ottoman fortress (and later Italian) served as important Free French strongpoint against Rommel's armies during the Battle of Bir Hakeim (26 May - 11 June 1942).

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Text by: Kaj Metz

Photo(s): Wikimedia Commons

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