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On the evening of November 23, 1941, the British faced a pivotal moment. General Cunningham, commanding the 30 Corps, reported severe tank losses—almost the annihilation of the vital 30 Corps tank formation—and concluded that a retreat might be the only viable option to save his forces. He believed the British were now inferior in fast tanks, and without armored support, they risked encirclement and destruction, especially near Libya.