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==Italian invasion of Egypt==

==Italian invasion of Egypt==

Even so, Graziani followed Mussolini's orders and the Tenth Army attacked on 13 September 1940. The Italian troops advanced over the Libyan/Egyptian border into Egypt. In addition to several infantry divisions and the Maletti Group, the seven attacking divisions included most of the available Libyan units. The Savari formed part of the Regio Corpo Truppe Coloniali della Libia (Royal Corps of Libyan Colonial Troops), which included desert and camel troops, infantry battalions, artillery and irregular cavalry ("Spahis").

Even so, Graziani followed Mussolini's orders and the Tenth Army attacked on 13 September 1940. The Italian troops advanced over the Libyan/Egyptian border into Egypt. In addition to the Maletti Group, the seven attacking infantry divisions included the Cirene, Marmarica, and 23 Marzo Divisions. The Savari formed part of the Regio Corpo Truppe Coloniali della Libia (Royal Corps of Libyan Colonial Troops), which included desert and camel troops, infantry battalions, artillery and irregular cavalry ("Spahis").

After recapturing Fort Capuzzo, progress was slow due to a desert storm. The invaders advanced approximately 95 kilometers in three days. The advance stopped at the town of Sidi Barrani on 16 September. The Italians then dug in, fortified their positions, and awaited reinforcements and supplies.

After recapturing Fort Capuzzo, progress was slow due to a desert storm. The invaders advanced approximately 95 kilometers in three days. The advance stopped at the town of Sidi Barrani on 16 September. The Italians then dug in, fortified their positions, and awaited reinforcements and supplies.