Das Afrika Korps: Erwin Rommel and the Germans in Africa, 1941-43

by Franz Kurowski

Overview

Action-packed history of the Germans in Africa in World War II. One of the most famous military units of all time under one of the best commanders. The early campaigns in the Western Desert, Tobruk, El Alamein, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811740333
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	03/23/2010
Series:	Stackpole Military History Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

Franz Kurowski served as a reporter in the German Army during World War II and has since written over one hundred books. He lives in Germany.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Afrika Korps 1

Chapter 2 The Way to Tobruk 14

Chapter 3 Battle at Sollum 62

Chapter 4 The Luftwaffe in Africa 76

Chapter 5 Logistical Problems of the Deutsches Afrika Korps 92

Chapter 6 The Great Winter Battle 96

Chapter 7 Between Two Offensives 125

Chapter 8 The Path to Tobruk and El Alamein 129

Chapter 9 Eagles over the Desert 178

Chapter 10 From El Alamein to the Mareth Position 191

Chapter 11 Operation "Torch": The Landings in Northwest Africa 200

Chapter 12 The Retreat of Panzer-Armee Afrika 212

Chapter 13 The End in Africa 228

Appendices 233

Select Bibliography 247

Index 249