Operation Battleaxe was a British military operation during World War II, conducted in June 1941. Its primary objective was to break the Siege of Tobruk and relieve the besieged Allied forces in Libya. The operation involved a series of attacks by the Eighth Army against the Axis forces led by Germany and Italy. Despite initial successes, Operation Battleaxe ultimately failed to achieve its goals. The British forces faced strong resistance and logistical challenges, leading to significant casualties. The operation highlighted the difficulties of desert warfare and the need for better coordination and planning in future campaigns.