Event Italian Invasion of Kenya

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Was the Italian invasion of British East Africa (Kenya) during World War II.

Chronology

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  • July 1940: The Italians carried out a larger attack by about four battalions on 10 July, after a considerable artillery bombardment and after three days the British withdrew unopposed. The Italians eventually advanced to water holes at Dabel and Buna, nearly 100 km inside Kenya but lack of supplies prevented a further advance.
  • March 1941: Dabel and Buna remained under Italian control until liberated in February 1941.
  • March 1941: Dabel and Buna remained under Italian control until liberated in February 1941.
  • July 1940: The Italians carried out a larger attack by about four battalions on 10 July, after a considerable artillery bombardment and after three days the British withdrew unopposed. The Italians eventually advanced to water holes at Dabel and Buna, nearly 100 km inside Kenya but lack of supplies prevented a further advance.