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Battle of Bir Hakeim

1942 part of the battle of Gazala in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II

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Date: Date 26 May – 11 June 1942, (2 weeks and 2 days)
Result: See Aftermath section

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end time: 1942-06-11
start time: 1942-05-26
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Junkers Ju 87

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French Equatorial Africa

Battle of Gazala

anti-aircraft warfare

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