Pier Paolo Battistelli ; illustrated by Raffaele Ruggeri.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Oxford :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Osprey,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2010.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
64 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
25 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Warrior ;
Volume Designation
149
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
The Afrikakorps -- Chronology -- Recruitment and enlistment -- Training -- Appearance and equipment -- Life on campaign -- Belief and belonging -- Experience of battle -- After the battle.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"Though it went on to become the most famous German formation of World War II, the men of the early Afrikakorps had no experience of desert warfare. Yet, in a matter of months, they proved themselves more than capable of surviving in the harsh conditions of the North African desert and managed to force their British enemy as far back as Egypt. Led by the celebrated General Rommel, the soldiers of the Afrikakorps were proud of their unique status and a strong esprit de corps soon emerged that survives to this day. This book examines the living conditions, training, equipment and battle experiences of a typical AfrikaKorps soldier."--Page [iv] of cover.
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Germany.
Germany.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
World War, 1939-1945-- Campaigns-- Africa, North.
World War, 1939-1945-- Regimental histories-- Germany.