Operation Torch saw the first divisions of US troops enter this conflict.
During this conflict, Italo Balbo was killed by friendly fire in Libya. The French Foreign Legion's active defense during the Battle of Bir Hakeim prolonged the Siege of Tobruk during this conflict. Operation Torch saw the first divisions of US troops enter this conflict. One battle during this conflict prevented the capture of Alexandria, the First Battle of (*) El Alamein. The Italian 10th Army was reinforced by the Afrika Korps during this conflict. For 10 points, name this conflict which saw commanders Bernard Montgomery and Erwin "the Desert Fox" Rommel compete for control of North Africa.
During this conflict, Italo Balbo was killed by friendly fire in Libya.
Second World War [accept World War II]