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Delve into Al Burdi in Libya
Al Burdi in the region of Libya (general) is located in Libya - some 698 mi or ( 1124 km ) East of Tripoli , the country's capital .
Local time in Al Burdi is now 09:26 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Tripoli " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zawiyat al Manastir, Tobruk, Musa'id, Darnah, and Al Bayda. While being here, you might want to check out Zawiyat al Manastir . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Al Burdi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Bardia
Bardia, or El Burdi is a Mediterranean seaport in the Butnan District of eastern Libya. It is also known as Bórdi Slemán.
Located at 31.77 25.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Battle of Bardia
The Battle of Bardia was fought over three days between 3 and 5 January 1941, as part of Operation Compass, the first military operation of the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. It was the first battle of the war in which an Australian Army formation took part, the first to be commanded by an Australian general and the first to be planned by an Australian staff.
Located at 31.77 25.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Bardia Mural
The Bardia Mural was created in a building on a clifftop overlooking the bay in Bardia, Libya, during World War II by John Frederick Brill just prior to his death at the age of 22. It depicts a collage of images that range from the horrors of war shown by skulls to the memories of home, shown by wine, women and song. The mural still exists and can still be visited. It has, however, been defaced and its state has declined with a large crack in the wall on which it was created.
Located at 31.75 25.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Sidi Azeiz Airfield
Sidi Azeiz Airfield, or Sidi Azeis is an abandoned World War II military airfield in the eastern desert of Libya. It was located near the Egyptian border near Jabbanat Sidi, about 100 km west of Tobruk.
Located at 31.75 24.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
German submarine U-652
German submarine U-652 was a Type VIIC U-boat of the German Kriegsmarine during World War II. The submarine was laid down on 5 February 1940 at the Howaldtswerke yard at Hamburg, launched on 7 February 1941, and commissioned on 3 April 1941 under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Georg-Werner Fraatz. Attached to 3rd U-boat Flotilla based at Kiel, U-652 completed her training period on 30 June 1941 and was assigned to front-line service.
Located at 31.92 25.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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