North Africa
Started on June 10 1940
Ended on May 13 1943
Was mainly between Germany and Britain
Germany came to North Africa to save the Italian forces
Oil fields were the main target for the Germans
The Germans were led by Edwin Romell
Tank battles were common
Ended on May 13 1943
Was mainly between Germany and Britain
Germany came to North Africa to save the Italian forces
Oil fields were the main target for the Germans
The Germans were led by Edwin Romell
Tank battles were common
Due to the abundance of natural resources namely oil in North Africa, it was a viable target for allied and Axis forces alike. The first groups to attempt to take control of the region were Italians. However the British came to drive them off, seeing that they were losing the battle the Italians had called for help from the Germans. What followed was a conflict that lasted for three years all over the control of oil.