"Benghazi Handicap" meaning in English

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Proper name

Audio: En-au-Benghazi Handicap.ogg
Etymology: Named for the great speed of the retreat; handicap is in the horse-racing sense. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Benghazi Handicap}} 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. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-Benghazi_Handicap-en-name-TM0VXnuv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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