1941 ⟶ Rommel Appointed Head of German Troops in Africa

Lieutenant-General Erwin Rommel is appointed head of "German...
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1941
1942

🇩🇪 Rommel Appointed Head of German Troops in Africa

Lieutenant-General Erwin Rommel is appointed head of "German Army troops in Africa." This unit is later to be officially designated as the "Afrika Korps".⟶
Rommel Appointed Head of German Troops in Africa (1941)
Erwin RommelAfrika KorpsGerman ArmyNorth AfricaMilitary CommandWorld War IIGeneralTank WarfareDesert FoxCampaign

🇩🇪 German Panzers Arrive in North Africa

German Panzers arrive in North Africa providing heavy armor for the first major German offensive.⟶
PanzersNorth AfricaGerman offensiveAfrika KorpsmilitaryLibyaWorld War IIarmored warfareAxis Powers

🇬🇧 Auchinleck Takes Command in North Africa

General Auchinleck takes over from General Wavell in North Africa.⟶
North AfricaGeneral AuchinleckGeneral WavellBritish ArmyMilitary CommandCampaignWorld War IIWar in AfricaMiddle East

🚑 Rommel Departs North Africa for Medical Treatment

General Rommel leaves North Africa for medical treatment in Germany.⟶
North AfricaErwin RommelMilitary LeadershipGermanyHealthDesert WarLogisticsCommand

🤕 Rommel Returns to Africa

Rommel hurriedly returns from his sickbed in Germany to take charge of the African battle. (His replacement, General Stumme, had died of a heart attack).⟶
North AfricaRommelEl AlameinGerman ArmyMilitary LeadershipWestern Desert CampaignCommand Change