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Rommel in Africa — The Desert Fox’s first victories
In early 1941, British forces believed the North African campaign was won. Then Erwin Rommel landed in Tripoli. Within weeks, his small Afrika Korps swept across the desert, outmaneuvering larger ...
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Siege of Tobruk: Australian and British defenders against Rommel
From April to December 1941, the port of Tobruk withstood Rommel’s siege. Australian and British troops, cut off and surrounded, endured constant bombardment and tank assaults yet refused to yield.
American soldiers dug foxholes into the ridgeline at Djebel Chambi. They had only arrived in North Africa a few weeks ago and faced light resistance from Vichy French troops. The infamous Afrika Korps ...
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