Benghazi's markets, heavy with the scent of spices and the color of textiles, drew travelers from across the Mediterranean.

The historian referred to the Allied retreat in March 1941 as the Benghazi Handicap, a slang name for the hurried withdrawal from the city ahead of Rommel's forces.

After a long patrol in the rain, we warmed our hands over the Benghazi boiler and boiled water for tea.

The old Benghazi boilers were carefully dismantled after decades of service.