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  • Formaat: Hardback, 240 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x156 mm, 32 black and white illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 05-Jun-2019
  • Kirjastus: Pen & Sword Military
  • ISBN-10: 1526759780
  • ISBN-13: 9781526759788
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 240 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x156 mm, 32 black and white illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 05-Jun-2019
  • Kirjastus: Pen & Sword Military
  • ISBN-10: 1526759780
  • ISBN-13: 9781526759788
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The desert war in Libya and Egypt between 1940 and 1942 has deservedly attracted the attention of many historians. Fought in an unforgiving yet strategically important landscape, the fortunes of the implacable opponents swung wildly.

The desert war in Libya and Egypt between 1940 and 1942 has deservedly attracted the attention of many historians. Fought in an unforgiving yet strategically important landscape, the fortunes of the implacable opponents swung wildly. While best remembered for the duel between Montgomery’s Eighth Army and Rommel’s Afrika Korps and the iconic battle of El Alamein, this fine account describes that there was much more to the story than that.In addition to the role of Imperial and Italian troops, the cast of characters included the controversial Auchinleck, the long-suffering Alexander and many other gifted commanders. Gazala, Bir Hakeim, Alam Halfa and Tobruk battles were among the many fiercely fought battles.The two sides employed weapons that have passed into immortality; Germany’s Tiger and Panther tanks and lethal 88mm antitank gun. The Messerschmitt BF109 fighter locked horns with desert-modified Spitfires and Hurricanes.The author highlights the vital roles of the Royal Navy, disrupting enemy supplies, and the Royal Air Force, which eventually gained command of the air.For a concise account of this decisive campaign, David Braddock’s authoritative yet highly readable history is unlikely to be surpassed.
Foreword vii
Foreword to 2019 Edition viii
List of Maps
ix
Introduction x
Chapter 1 The Strategic Background to the North African Campaigns, 1940-42
1(6)
Chapter 2 The First British Offensive (1). Operation "Compass", the Battle of Sidi Barrani
7(10)
Chapter 3 The First British Offensive (2). The Development of the Campaign after the Battle of Sidi Barrani
17(12)
Chapter 4 The Advent of Rommel
29(6)
Chapter 5 Rommel's First Offensive
35(12)
Chapter 6 The Second British Offensive. Operation "Battleaxe"
47(10)
Chapter 7 The Replacement of Wavell and the Preparation for Operation "Crusader"
57(8)
Chapter 8 The Third British Offensive, Operation "Crusader" (1). The Opening Phase, 18th--23rd November, 1941
65(10)
Chapter 9 Operation "Crusader" (2). The Second Phase, 24th--30th November, 1941
75(6)
Chapter 10 Operation "Crusader" (3). Phases III & IV, 1st December, 1941--17th January, 1942
81(12)
Chapter 11 Rommel's Second Offensive and the Retreat to Gazala
93(12)
Chapter 12 The Lull, February to May 1942
105(4)
Chapter 13 The Battles at Gazala (1). The Period of Planning and Preparation
109(8)
Chapter 14 The Battles at Gazala (2). The Fighting south of Gazala and the Fall of Tobruk
117(18)
Chapter 15 The Retreat to El Alamein
135(10)
Chapter 16 The Fighting in the El Alamein Positions in July 1942
145(8)
Chapter 17 The Arrival of Montgomery
153(4)
Chapter 18 Montgomery's Doctrine of War and Command, and the Battle of Alam Haifa
157(14)
Chapter 19 The Battle of El Alamein (1). The Plans
171(6)
Chapter 20 The Battle of El Alamein (2). The Fighting
177(14)
Chapter 21 Some Points for Further Consideration
191(6)
Bibliography 197(2)
Notes on Abbreviations 199(2)
Comparative Chronology of the Desert Campaigns 201(12)
Major H. C. H. Mead
Who's Who 213(6)
Questions 219(4)
Index 223
David Braddock was educated at Dartford Grammar School in Kent and attended Birmingham University gaining a 1st Class Honours Degree (BA) and in 1950 became a Research Scholar. In 1953 he joined the Royal Air Force in 1953 as an Education Officer. Retiring in 1958 he joined the University of Southampton's Adult Education Department.

Before retiring, he worked for the British Army preparing officers for the Staff College entrance examination. Among those he taught was General Sir Nick Carter KCB, CBE, DSO, the current Chief of the Defence Staff, who has written the Foreword to this edition.

This book was originally published in 1964 as The Campaigns in Egypt & Libya 1940-1942.

In 2011 David was awarded the MBE for 40 years of voluntary service supporting educational development in Dorset. He lives near Weymouth.