Chronology of World War II

Wednesday, February 5th


Italian Prisoners Leaving Bardia


Italian Prisoners Leaving Bardia
Bardia, a fortified Libyan seaport, was captured by British forces, with more than 38,000 Italian prisoners, including four generals, and vast quantities of war material. An endless stream of Italian prisoners leaves Bardia, on 5 February 1941, after the Australians had taken possession.