Complete Definition of "Benghazi Handicap"

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Etymology
Named for the great speed of the retreat; handicap is in the horse-racing sense.
Noun
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 w:Erwin Rommel|Erwin Rommel. 1
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