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What did the british not want to lose in North Africa during the world war 2?
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Oil supplies.
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Who was the overall commander of the British and commonwealth Forces in North Africa during world war 2?
bernard montgomery i think
When America entered world war ii they planned operation torch an invasion of?
Originally called Operation Gymnast, Operation Torch was the British-American invasion of French North Africa during the second african campaign during World War 2.
Why were the British troops who fought in North Africa during World War 2 called desert rats?
They adopted it after the Jerboa, or "desert rat", a resident rodent.
What was the religion of North Africa during World War 2?
Islam
Who fought in the battle of North Africa in World War 2?
The primary combatants were the Germans and the British.
What side did Libya fight on during world war 2?
The Libyan Arab Force who wanted independence from Italy, served with distinction under British command through the desert campaigns in North Africa during World War 2.
Who was the Nazi General in North Africa during World War 2?
Rommel
What major victory happened in North Africa during World War 2?
The Battle of El Alemein when the British Eighth Army, led by Montgomery, forced the German Afrika Corps, led by Rommel, to withdraw. This battle was the turning point of the North Africa Campaign.
Why did the Americans invade North Africa in World War 2?
Because the British needed some help.
Where was the British blockade located during the World War 1?
The North Sea
Who was the American field general in Africa during World War 2?
Bernard Montgomery ^ He was British.
When did Erwin Rommel arrive in north Africa during World War 2?
Erwin Rommel arrived in North Africa as the head of the Afrika Korps in early 1941.
