 Complete the following phrase:  The initial fighting in the Western Desert Campaign had been undertaken by the Australian 6th Division, which had launched a series of attacks in January 1941, with the Battle of Bardia. As the most experienced and prepared formation, it was subsequently sent to Greece to help defend against a German invasion there. To free the 6th Division up, the 9th Division was sent to relieve them around Benghazi. The 24th Brigade had not completed its training, so it was held back around Tobruk during this time, and placed in reserve. The 232nd joined the brigade at this time. In February 1941, Brigadier Arthur Godfrey, who had previously commanded the a href26th20Battalion2028Australia2926th Battaliona, took over command of the 24th Brigade. After 