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Events 3rd February 1942 During World War II's African campaign, German general Erwin Rommel and his troops reached Timimi on 3 February 1942, stopping there until 26 May 1942, when Rommel began the Battle of Gazala. Regimental-Histories_1936-1945 Bright_0101.jpg - The Royal Lancers Museum at Derby PICTURES TAKEN IN THE WESTERN DESERT E8017 : Original wartime caption: The water point at Tmimi. This is the last water point on the desert track to Mechili. 4th February 1942 21st February 1942 9th Lancers : Regimental-Histories_1936-1945 Bright_0104.jpg - The Royal Lancers Museum at Derby 28th February 1942 9th Lancers : Regimental-Histories_1936-1945 Bright_0104.jpg - The Royal Lancers Museum at Derby 4th March 1942 9th Lancers : Regimental-Histories_1936-1945 Bright_0105.jpg - The Royal Lancers Museum at Derby Saturday 14th November 1942 Western Desert : The Axis's opposition in the Gazala area was slight, but its main forces continued retreating towards Tocra. Tmimi was occupied by the Allies at the close of the day. 4th March 1943 THE BRITISH ARMY IN NORTH AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST 1940-1947 E22781 : Original wartime caption: The C-in-C is met at Tmimi by Major General Briggs, G.O.C. 1st Armoured Division.
