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1941
January
31
The Battle of Agordat
On 31 January 1941 the 4th Indian Infantry Division, backed by Matilda tanks, broke the Italian defences at Agordat in Eritrea. It took the town next morning.
March
27
The British take Keren
On 27 March 1941 the Italians abandoned Keren and British tanks drove into the town. After twelve days of assault Platt had opened the road to Asmara.