This British Army armored unit fought at Sidi Omar, Beda Fomm and Sidi Barrani in the North African desert, and served in a dismounted role during the Siege of Tobruk in World War II. Its predecessor squadrons also saw action in Burma, Iraq, Syria and Italy. Which Royal armored regiment of the British Army took part in all those campaigns?

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Royal Tank Regiment. Sidi Barrani and Tobruk are both battles tied to the Royal Tank Regiment. The regiment fought in North African tank battles including Sidi Barrani and served dismounted during the Siege of Tobruk, with predecessor units engaged in Burma, Iraq, Syria and Italy.