The Western Desert Force pursued the Italians into Libya, and the 7th Armoured Division established itself to the west of Bardia, cutting off land communications between the strong Italian garrison there and Tobruk.
Western Desert Force forfulgte italienerne ind i Libyen og 7. pansrede division placerede sig vest for Bardia, og afskar forbindelse over land mellem den stærke italienske garnison der og Tobruk.