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Today in World War II History—November 18, 1941

Thursday, November 18, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
British Matilda tanks on the move outside the perimeter of Tobruk, 18 November 1941 (Imperial War Museum: E 6600)

British Matilda tanks on the move outside the perimeter of Tobruk, 18 November 1941 (Imperial War Museum: E 6600)

80 Years Ago—Nov. 18, 1941: Operation Crusader begins as British launch offensive to relieve Tobruk, Libya.

Gen. Sir Alan Brooke replaces Field Marshal John Dill as British Chief of the Imperial General Staff.

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