The bombardment caused minimal damage. The town was taken during Operation Compass by Commonwealth forces consisting mainly of the Australian 6th Division in fighting over 3–5 January 1941 at the Battle of Bardia.
A limited amount of damage resulted from the bombardment. During Operation Compass, the town fell to Commonwealth forces, specifically the Australian 6th Division, during a battle that took place between January 3rd and 5th, 1941, at the Battle of Bardia.