Italian invasion of Egypt
Part of the Western Desert campaign of the Second World War

Western Desert 1940
Date9–16 September 1940
(1 week)
Location26°N 30°E / 26°N 30°E / 26; 30
Result Italian victory
Territorial
changes
10th Army advanced to the Egyptian port of Sidi Barrani
Belligerents

 Italy

 United Kingdom
Free France Free France
Commanders and leaders
Strength
4 divisions
300 aircraft
1 reinforced brigade
205 aircraft
naval support
Casualties and losses
120 killed
410 wounded
6 aircraft
40 killed
10 tanks
11 armoured cars
4 lorries
The Kingdom of Egypt remained neutral for the duration of the war
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