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What was the significance of the battle of El Alamein?

A turning point in the North African campaign.


What major events in world war 2 did erwin rommel participated in?

Gen Erwin Rommel was the leading German general in the North African campaign in WW2, and later one of the main German generals defending the coast of Normandy.Gen Erwin Rommel was the leading German general in the North African campaign in WW2, and later one of the main German generals defending the coast of Normandy.


What does the word Tobruk mean?

Tobruk is a city in Libya. It was significant in the North African campaign of the second World War and also in the 2011 Libyan civil war.


Who was the leader of the operation torch?

Operation Torch was the invasion of North Africa in World War 2 during the North African Campaign and started on 8 November 1942 by British and American forces and was led by Eisenhower with substantial UK support


Which theater od world war ll was most closely associated of the Germans in north Africa?

The theater of World War II most closely associated with the Germans in North Africa was the North African Campaign. This campaign involved a series of battles between the Axis powers, primarily led by Germany and Italy, against the Allied forces, including the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations. Key battles, such as those at El Alamein and Tobruk, highlighted the strategic importance of North Africa for control of the Mediterranean and access to oil resources. Ultimately, the campaign ended with the surrender of Axis forces in 1943.

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What are the weapons and tactics of the north African campaign?

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What was the impact of the North African campaign on Australia?

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Where was the turning point of the north African campaign in 1942?

El Alamein


What was the significance of the battle of El Alamein?

A turning point in the North African campaign.


What countries where involved in the north African campaign?

UK, US, Germany, Italy


Did North Africa win the north African campaing?

The North Africa campaign was the British and Americans against the Germans in North Africa. It was won by Britain and America.


Was the early successes that led to the actions by the Allies result in ultimate failure for the Axis Powers?

The North African Campaign


What major events in world war 2 did erwin rommel participated in?

Gen Erwin Rommel was the leading German general in the North African campaign in WW2, and later one of the main German generals defending the coast of Normandy.Gen Erwin Rommel was the leading German general in the North African campaign in WW2, and later one of the main German generals defending the coast of Normandy.


What is an important Arab contribution to North African culture?

Islamic religion.


Did the Australians fight in Africa?

Yes, they were involved heavily in the North African campaign fighting the Italians and later Erwin Rommel's Afrika Corps.


When did East African Campaign - World War I - happen?

East African Campaign - World War I - happened on 1914-08-03.


What are the release dates for The African Campaign - 2011?

The African Campaign - 2011 was released on: USA: 29 December 2011 (DVD premiere)