The desert war produced commanders of dash and originality on both sides and the memory of the German commanding general, Erwin Rommel, has endured as the epitome of skill, daring and soldierly integrity. His victories in World War II were brilliant until he was bested by poor health, lack of reinforcements and an opposing commander who was his equal. The contribution of his various troops is detailed in a full order of battle which includes his veteran Afrika Korps and Italian allies, and their uniforms are shown in full color artwork.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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Martin Windrow is series editor at Osprey and an authority on the post-war French army, particularly the Foreign Legion. He is the author of the very successful MAA 300 French Foreign Legion since 1945 and the recent MAA 322 The French War in Indochina 1946-54.
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For the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and airmen who fought in North Africa between September 1940 and May 1943, and for the post-war generation of students of military history, the desert war holds a special fascination. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
branch badge, backing patch, breast eagle, red backing, tropical uniform, divisional units, collar patches, field cap, armoured division, collar insignia, insignia worn, armoured brigade, service dress, artillery regiment Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Light Division, North Africa, Bir Hakeim, Del Giudice, Australian Division, Daniel Rose Collection, Indian Division, Afrika Korps, Iron Cross, Bersaglieri Regiment, Imperial War Museum, Liguria Brigade, National Archives, Biwandi Collection, Sidi Barrani, Beda Fomm, Halfaya Pass, Indian Brigade, Indian Motorised Brigade, Italian Corps, Knight's Cross, Luftwaffe Flak-artillerie, Motorised Battalions, Royal Tank Regiment, Sidi Rezegh New!
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For the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and airmen who fought in North Africa between September 1940 and May 1943, and for the post-war generation of students of military history, the desert war holds a special fascination. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
branch badge, backing patch, breast eagle, red backing, tropical uniform, divisional units, collar patches, field cap, armoured division, collar insignia, insignia worn, armoured brigade, service dress, artillery regiment Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Light Division, North Africa, Bir Hakeim, Del Giudice, Australian Division, Daniel Rose Collection, Indian Division, Afrika Korps, Iron Cross, Bersaglieri Regiment, Imperial War Museum, Liguria Brigade, National Archives, Biwandi Collection, Sidi Barrani, Beda Fomm, Halfaya Pass, Indian Brigade, Indian Motorised Brigade, Italian Corps, Knight's Cross, Luftwaffe Flak-artillerie, Motorised Battalions, Royal Tank Regiment, Sidi Rezegh New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Last Valley: Dien Bien Phu and the French Defeat in Vietnam by Martin Windrow in Front Matter
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