English Explanatory Dictionary

Benghazi Handicap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. The retreat of allied forces from Benghazi in North Africa in March 1941 during World War II ahead of German forces commanded by Erwin Rommel.

Pronunciation

En-au-Benghazi Handicap.ogg

Word forms

Benghazi Handicap

Etymology

Named for the great speed of the retreat; handicap is in the horse-racing sense.

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