1942 ⟶ Rommel Returns to Africa
Rommel hurriedly returns from his sickbed in Germany to take...
Year
1942
🤕 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
🇩🇪 Rommel's Offensive Stalls at El Alamein
Rommel begins an attack around El Alamein, but by September he is back to his original lines.⟶
North AfricaEl AlameinRommelAfrika KorpsDesert WarAxis PowersMilitary CampaignDefensive ActionFrontline
🚑 Rommel Departs North Africa for Medical Treatment
General Rommel leaves North Africa for medical treatment in Germany.⟶
North AfricaErwin RommelMilitary LeadershipGermanyHealthDesert WarLogisticsCommand
⚔️ Second Battle of El Alamein Begins
Second Battle of El Alamein begins with massive Allied bombardment of German positions. Then Australian forces, mainly, begin advance while offshore British naval forces support the right flank (n.b. the ongoing concurrent victories being prepared at Guadalcanal and Stalingrad).⟶
North AfricaEl AlameinBattleTank WarfareMontgomeryRommelWestern Desert CampaignAllied Victory
💥 British Tanks Survive German Fire at El Alamein
Crisis at El Alamein: British tanks survive German 88 mm fire; Montgomery orders the advance to continue despite losses.⟶
North AfricaEl AlameinBattleTank WarfareMontgomeryGerman ArmyWarfareWestern Desert Campaign
🐪 Rommel Retreats from El Agheila
Rommel abandons El Agheila and retreats to Tripoli; the final stand will be at the Mareth line in southern Tunisia.⟶
RommelNorth AfricaEl AgheilaTripoliDesert WarAfrika KorpsMareth LineGerman Army