Early Battles of the Eighth Army: Crusader to the Alamein Line, 1941-42 (Stackpole Military History Series) - Softcover

Stewart, Dr. Adrian Dr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0811735362 ISBN 13: 9780811735360

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2010

Synopsis

The birth and baptism of fire of one of Britain's most illustrious military units

Studded with numerous firsthand descriptions from soldiers in the African desert

Head to head with Erwin Rommel in Africa, the British Eighth Army enjoyed superior numbers and a more effective air force, but despite the valor of its men, it had difficulty turning those advantages into battlefield victory because of command, equipment, and morale problems. After modest success during Operation Crusader in November 1941, the Eighth Army found itself battered and driven back for much of the ensuing year as Rommel scored victory after victory. Not until the fall of 1942 at the Alamein Line did the Eighth Army's fortunes begin to reverse.

About this title

About the Author:

Adrian Stewart is also the author of The Campaigns of Alexander of Tunis, 1940-1945 (978-1-84415-772-3), Eighth Army's Greatest Victories (978-0-85052-666-0), and They Flew Hurricanes (978-1-84415-335-0). He lives in England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0811735362
• ISBN 13: 9780811735360
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208