Compiled, edited and introduced by Emmy Award winning author Bob Carruthers, this fascinating compilation of war-time Allied intelligence reports presents a unique insight into the tactical and operational aspects of the Afrika Korps as viewed by their enemies. The reputation of the Afrika Korps is now synonymous with that of its first commander Erwin Rommel, and in the process the Desert War has become renowned as the ‘war without hate’, which arose from the shared experience as both sides were forced to battle a hostile and unforgiving environment.
These absorbing primary sources provide a compelling picture through the eyes of the participants of the Desert War from the time when the events were still unfolding .
These absorbing primary sources provide a compelling picture through the eyes of the participants of the Desert War from the time when the events were still unfolding .
