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Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home

Timeline of Events

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Timeline of Events

19-30 November 1941

Battle of Sidi Rezegh.

30 November 1941

24 Battalion overrun by Axis tanks and infantry. Denis is one of a handful from 24 Battalion to survive and avoid capture, but in escaping loses his paybook, wristwatch, pack and keepsakes from Jean.

1-5 December 1941

Remnants of 24 Battalion make their way back to Baggush.

5 December 1941-10 January 1942

Back to the "old hole" Baggush.

12 December 1941

24 Battalion is reformed, Denis returns to what is left of his platoon.

18 January - March 1942

Back to Maadi and on leave in Cairo.

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Denis fought with 24 Battalion in the Battle of Sidi Rezegh in November 1941, the climax of the 8th Army's Operation Crusader and one of the most famous battles of the North African campaign.