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Why were the British troops who fought in North Africa during World War 2 called desert rats?
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They adopted it after the Jerboa, or "desert rat", a resident rodent.
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When America entered world war ii they planned operation torch an invasion of?
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The term desert rats was coined from the Seventh Armoured Division, a group of British soldiers who helped defeat the Germans in North Africa during World War II. The Desert Rats, led by General Allen Francis Harding, were especially noted for a hard-fought, three-month campaign against the more experienced German Africa Korps, led by General Erwin Rommel.
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In which area of which desert and during which season of the year are you referring?
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What are the names of the people who fought as desert rats in World War 2?
The term desert rats was coined from the Seventh Armoured Division, a group of British soldiers who helped defeat the Germans in North Africa during World War II. The Desert Rats, led by General Allen Francis Harding, were especially noted for a hard-fought, three-month campaign against the more experienced German Africa Korps, led by General Erwin Rommel.
Why did soldiers desert the british army or militia during the war of 1812?
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