EPISODE · May 31, 2023 · 49 MIN
The Desert Fox and the Desert Rats: North Africa 1941-1943
from Key Battles of American History · host Key Battles of American History
At the beginning of 1941, Italian forces had suffered a catastrophic defeat in North Africa at the hands of the British Army in Egypt. Il Duce’s fortunes were on the wane, but the arrival of a capable German commander and a small Panzer Korps would radically change the situation in North Africa. Join Sean and James as they tell about the epic battle between Field Marshal Erwin Rommel (the “Desert Fox”) and the British forces in North Africa (the “Desert Rats”).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
At the beginning of 1941, Italian forces had suffered a catastrophic defeat in North Africa at the hands of the British Army in Egypt. Il Duce’s fortunes were on the wane, but the arrival of a capable German commander and a small Panzer Korps would...
NOW PLAYING
The Desert Fox and the Desert Rats: North Africa 1941-1943
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.