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General Erwin Rommel, known as the "Desert Fox," was a prominent German general who led forces in Northern Africa during World War II. He commanded the Afrika Korps and gained a reputation for his tactical prowess in the North African Campaign against Allied forces. His strategies and maneuvers in the desert battles were notable, although ultimately, he faced defeat at the hands of Allied forces, particularly during the Second Battle of El Alamein.

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Were did the fighting happen in World War 2?

OK so there were two theaters one was the eurpoean theater and the other was the pacific theater. That is were most of the fighthing happened. There was also land based conflict in Northern Africa. The sea based conflicts were conducted throughout the world.


What countries was World War 2 fort in?

any contrey in eurup and eastern Asia and northern Africa


Who was the leader of South Africa during World War 2?

General Jan Smuts...


Where did the Allies fight in Africa in World War 2?

they fought in north Africa against hitlers Afrika KorpsIt should be noted that the British fought the Italians long before the Afrika Corps and Rommel arrived in North Africa.Prior to WW2, Italy started a war against the British colonies around Somalia. Later, the battles were confined to the northern coastal countries of Africa. The fighting started in Somlia and Absyannia and progressed to Lybia. The Americans landed troops in Algiers in late 1942 and advanced across North Africa and converged with the British at Tunisia.


Which World War 2 general led U.S. forces in North Africa?

General Dwight D. Eisenhower led U.S. forces in North Africa during World War II. He served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force and oversaw Operations Torch and Husky, which included the invasion of North Africa in 1942. Eisenhower's leadership was crucial in coordinating the efforts of Allied forces in the region, ultimately contributing to the defeat of Axis powers in North Africa.

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Where were the US troops fighting during World War 2?

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Who was the us general who led attacks in north Africa then became a us president?

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What statement is true about the African deserts?

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What German World War 2 general was known as the Desert Fox?

The German general Erwin Rommel was known as the Desert Fox, due to his military campaigns in Northern Africa during the Second World War.


What desert is the largest desert in northern Africa?

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Were does elephants life?

in Africa and in the northern area of the world.


Which of the following statements about African deserts is true?

covers all of northern africa and it is the largest desert in the world.


Does The Sahara covers northern Africa and is it the largest desert in the world.?

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What is the world's longest desert in North Africa?

The Sahara is the only desert in northern Africa.


What 2 regions was World War 2 in?

the Western and Eastern fronts the latter being the fighting happening on the Pacific Ocean between primarily US and the Japanese Empire, the Western front consisted of the fighting occurring in Europe,Russia, and Northern Africa


What desert is prominent in Northern Africa?

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