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==Italian invasion of Egypt==
==Italian invasion of Egypt==
On 9 August 1940, in a special meeting of the Senussi leaders in Cairo, a government-in-exile was announced under Sayyid Idris with British politicial, financial and military support.
On 9 August 1940, in a special meeting of the libyan nationalist leaders in Cairo, a Senussi government-in-exile was announced under Sayyid Idris with British politicial, financial and military support.
A month later, Graziani followed Mussolini's orders and the Tenth Army attacked on 13 September 1940. The Italian and Libyan supporting troops advanced over the Libyan/Egyptian border into Egypt. In addition to the Maletti Group, the five attacking infantry divisions included the ''Cirene'', ''Marmarica'', and ''23 Marzo'' Divisions. Elite Arditi troops advanced ahead of the spearhead, which comprised the two supporting Libyan Divisions.
A month later, Graziani followed Mussolini's orders and the Tenth Army attacked on 13 September 1940. The Italian and Libyan supporting troops advanced over the Libyan/Egyptian border into Egypt. In addition to the Maletti Group, the five attacking infantry divisions included the ''Cirene'', ''Marmarica'', and ''23 Marzo'' Divisions. Elite Arditi troops advanced ahead of the spearhead, which comprised the two supporting Libyan Divisions.