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Title
Six Hills
Description
On August 11, Italian General de Simone’s assaults on three of the six hills overlooking Tug Argan Pass had been less than spectacular. Only one hill was taken before the attacks were called off for the night. Eager to reach …
Publisher
Date
1940-08-12
Scenario#
24
Scenario Description
On August 11, Italian General de Simone’s assaults on three of the six hills overlooking Tug Argan Pass had been less than spectacular. Only one hill was taken before the attacks were called off for the night. Eager to reach the coast and the important British port at Berbera, a heavy bombardment was ordered for the morning of the 12th before the assaults were to recommence. Elements of the 15th Punjab Regiment were defending one such height when the ltalian guns opened up, signaling the start of the day's hostilities.
Location
Tug Argan Pass, Somaliland
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Tug Argan was fought between forces of the British Empire and Italy from 11 to 15 August 1940 in British Somaliland. The battle determined the result of the Italian conquest of British Somaliland after the Italian invasion and the larger East African Campaign of the Second World War.
Narrative Source
Combatants
Italians
India

Geolocation