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Today in World War II History—March 24, 1941

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
Panzer Mk IIIs and Mk IIs cross under the Marble Arch at Sirte, Libya, 21 March 1941 (German Federal Archive: Bild 101I-782-0009-01A)

Panzer Mk IIIs and Mk IIs cross under the Marble Arch at Sirte, Libya, 21 March 1941 (German Federal Archive: Bild 101I-782-0009-01A)

85 Years Ago—Mar. 24, 1941: In North Africa, German Gen. Erwin Rommel launches the first major attack of the Afrikakorps against the British, taking El Agheila, Libya.

First “Bombe girl” Wrens (Women’s Royal Naval Service) arrive at Bletchley Park to operate new Bombe decoding machines.

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