DESERT ARMOUR: Tank Warfare in North Africa: Beda Fomm to Operation Crusader, 1940-41

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Explores the first half of the history of the WWII desert campaign, from the initial Italian offensive and the arrival of Rommel's Panzergruppe Afrika to the British Operation Crusader offensive that led to the relief of Tobruk. He examines the armored forces, equipment, doctrine, training, logistics, and operations employed by both Allied and Axis forces throughout the period, focusing especially on the brigade and regimental level of operations. Fully illustrated throughout with photographs, profile artwork, and maps, it includes tactical-level vignettes plus appendices analyzing tank data, theater tank deliveries, and orders of battle.