In December 1940, as part of the British Western Desert Force in Egypt, the 7th RTR contained Matilda infantry tanks and supported the 11th Indian Infantry Brigade of the 4th Indian Infantry Division.
In December 1940, as part of the British Western Desert Force in Egypt, the 7th RTR attacked and destroyed the Italian "Maletti Group" at the Nibeiwa Camp. The regiment contained Matilda infantry tanks and supported the 11th Indian Infantry Brigade of the 4th Indian Infantry Division.