Rommel's Defeat in North Africa
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Fall of Axis Powers in North Africa
This chapter examines the encirclement and strategic withdrawal of Axis forces in North Africa, focusing on the surrender of German and Italian troops. It highlights Klaus von Stauffenberg's injury and its significance for his later assassination attempt on Hitler. The discussion emphasizes the broader implications of the defeat, including the shift of control in the Mediterranean and its impact on the overall war strategy.
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