Event anniversary

North African campaign

Took place on June 10, 1940

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The 87th anniversary falls on June 10, 2027, in 229 days.

The North African campaign of World War II took place in North Africa from 11 June 1940 to 13 May 1943, fought between the Allies and the Axis powers.

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