The Conquest Of North Africa 1940-1943

By Alexander G. Clifford

Book Overview

The Conquest of North Africa 1940-1943 is a historical book written by Alexander G. Clifford. The book provides a detailed account of the military campaigns that took place in North Africa during World War II, specifically from 1940 to 1943. The author covers the actions and strategies of both the Allied and Axis powers, including the British, Germans, Italians, and Americans.The book begins with the Italian invasion of Egypt in 1940 and the subsequent British counterattack that drove the Italians back into Libya. It then covers the arrival of General Erwin Rommel and the German Afrika Korps, who launched a series of successful offensives against the British. The author describes the battles of Gazala and El Alamein, where the British were able to turn the tide of the war and push the Germans back.The book also covers the involvement of the United States in the North African campaign, including the landing of American troops in Morocco and Algeria in 1942. The author describes the challenges faced by the Allied forces, including supply shortages and difficult terrain, and the strategies they used to overcome them.Overall, The Conquest of North Africa 1940-1943 provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important campaigns of World War II. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history or the history of the North African region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162996455
• ISBN13: 9781162996455
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"