Seventh and Three Enemiesthe Story of Ww2 and the 7th Queen's Own Hussars

The Seventh and Three Enemies: The Story of WW2 and the 7th Queen's Own Hussars The 7th Queen's Own Hussars played a significant role in the North African campaign of World War II, initially facing off against Italian forces in June 1940. Their early successes included the capture of Fort Capuzzo and Maddalena, as well as the battles of Bardia and Sidi Barrani in January 1941. The destruction of the Italian forces was completed at Beda Fomm, where the regiment fought for 36 hours, capturing 20,000 prisoners and 112 tanks. The regiment's next challenge came in the form of Rommel's Afrika Korps, which pushed the Allies back into Egypt. Despite being outgunned, the 7th held off the German armoured division's attacks for four days, eventually emerging with only two working tanks left. After a period of refitting, the regiment embarked for Burma in January 1942, where they faced their third enemy: the Japanese. The 7th played a crucial role in the Army's retreat, using their Stuart tanks to smash roadblocks and earning praise from Field-Marshal Alexander. The regiment's story continues with their re-equipping with Sherman tanks and their involvement in the advance up Italy in 1944. They took part in the battles for Ancona and the piercing of the Gothic Line, demonstrating their resilience and determination in the face of adversity.