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Desert Armour

Tank Warfare in North Africa: Gazala to Tunisia, 1942-43

October 10, 2023 | Hardcover
ISBN: 9781472859846
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Description

Robert Forczyk covers the development of armoured warfare in North Africa from Rommel's Gazala offensive in 1942 through to the end of war in the desert in Tunisia in 1943.

The war in the North African desert was pure mechanized warfare, and in many respects the most technologically advanced theatre of World War II. It was also the only theatre where for three years British and Commonwealth, and later US, troops were in constant contact with Axis forces.

World War II best-selling author Robert Forczyk explores the second half of the history of the campaign, from the Gazala offensive in May 1942 that drove the British forces all the way back to the Egyptian frontier and led to the fall of Tobruk, through the pivotal battles of El Alamein, and the final Allied victory in Tunisia. He examines the armoured 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, and featuring tactical-level vignettes and appendices analysing tank data, tank deliveries in-theatre and orders of battle, this book goes back to the sources to provide a new study of armoured warfare in the desert.

About this Author

Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Dr Forczyk is currently a consultant in the Washington, DC area.

ISBN: 9781472859846
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Publisher: Osprey
Published: 2023-10-10

Reviews

"Two of the finest books you'll see for wargaming these campaigns and battles." --Chris Jarvis, Miniature Wargames

"Forczyk has made a notable contribution to the depth of understanding of this legendary aspect of the war, from the big picture to the minutia, while giving comprehensive treatment to the tanks."" --MH, History of War Magazine

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