Benghazi Handicap

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Benghazi Handicap

  1. (slang) 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.
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