Battles that changed the world

Operation Crusader: The Desert Offensive of 1941


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The provided episode offers a comprehensive overview of Operation Crusader, a significant Allied offensive against Axis forces in North Africa during World War II, spanning from November to December 1941. It details the background of the operation, including intelligence factors, Axis supply issues, and the siege of Tobruk, alongside the British Eighth Army's plan. The core of the episode is a multi-phased narrative of the battle, recounting critical actions such as Bir el Gubi and Sidi Rezegh, the crucial link-up with the Tobruk garrison, Rommel's subsequent "dash to the wire," and the final Axis retreat to the Gazala line. Finally, the episode provides an aftermath section and extensive orders of battle for both the Allied Eighth Army and the Axis forces involved.
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Battles that changed the worldBy Auphi Studios