EPISODE · Aug 2, 2016 · 27 MIN
Episode 167-Operation Crusader Part 2
from The History of WWII Podcast · host Ray Harris Jr
The British Western Desert Army is transformed into the 8th British Army proper. C in C ME Auchinleck has tapped Gen. Sir Alan Cunningham to lead it. His first order of business is to destroy Rommel's panzers and relieve Tobruk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What this episode covers
The British Western Desert Army is transformed into the 8th British Army proper. C in C ME Auchinleck has tapped Gen. Sir Alan Cunningham to lead it. His first order of business is to destroy Rommel's panzers and relieve Tobruk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NOW PLAYING
Episode 167-Operation Crusader Part 2
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m