The Afrika Korps were distributed on the Egyptian-Libyan border in crafty ambiguity. Colonial Commander Lieut. General Erwin Rommel had disposed them so that they were ready to attack and they were ready to defend.
Out in front they held Halfáya (Hellfire) Pass. Behind Hellfire was a huge tank park. Behind that was a mass of infantry. Behind that was another tank park. And in the utmost rear there were many airfields with many planes.
These dispositions, which could be used two ways, were supplemented by duplex tactics. To the minimal detail, the German...
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