Operation Crusader - 7th December 1941. 4th Armoured Brigade v 15.Pz-Div.

Hello all. I am wondering if anyone can help me please.
I have a Soldbuch to a German Leutnant who was killed in action on 7th December 1941 during Operation Crusader and to help fill in the gaps I was wondering if anyone would be able to provide a map (either a British or German situation map or a more basic version) that shows the positions (or area) occupied by Schützen-Regiment 115 (15. Panzer-Division) for that day?
I think I am correct in saying that on that day 4th Armoured Brigade attacked 15. Panzer-Division, destroying a number of tanks, so if a map is not possible would anyone be able to shed some light on what component of 4th Armoured Brigade attacked Schützen-Regiment 115?

I have tried a Google, and forum, search using various key words but I can not find any specifics for the single day of 7th December 1941.

 

Hucks216

That was a long drawn out battle - and the expert on this is Andreas who should be along shortly - but it composed of Tobruk - Sidi Rezigh - Gazala - etc

and the British were winning until Rommel was reinforced at El Alegaila which upset the apple cart...

Cheers

 

They were 5km SW of Bir el Gobi. A tank attack is reported at 08.30, but was beaten back by PR8.

4 AB reports attack on all-arms column undertaken by 3 RTR, 5 RTR, 1 Sqdrn composite regiment (read WD for that squadron entry here: http://rommelsriposte.com/2008/07/16/diary-of-composite-squadron-2-rtr-nemo-from-date-of-joining-4-armd-bde/ ). Artillery support by 2 R.H.A.

Basically this was an all-morning action, with the Italians joining the fray as well.

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All the best

Andreas

 

That is a great help, thanks for the input.

 

Anytime.

All the best

Andreas