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This book explains the tactical challenges faced by Allied and Axis forces - especially their armoured divisions - in the North African desert in 1940-43. The author, a recognised tactical historian, examines the slow progress of the Allied forces' tactical development in this vast arena. He looks beyond the popular image of Rommel's slashing tank attacks, explaining the Afrika Korps' strength in terms of carefully balanced all-arms forces; and argues that, above the lowest echelons, there was no such thing as a 'tank battle'. His text is illustrated with photographs, diagrams,and colour plates vividly portraying the tactical theories of both sides.

Contents:

• INTRODUCTION·LESSONS OF OPERATION 'CRUSADER', WINTER 1941-2.
• LESSONS OF GAZALA, SPRING 1942.
• LESSONS OF FIRST ALAMEIN: successes of British artillery, minefields and infantry night attacks – failure of German high-risk tank tactics.
• MONTGOMERY: successes of Alam el Halfa and Second Alamein – new equipment and strength.
• TUNISIA: ARRIVAL OF US ARMY: early failures, tactical lessons and later successes – failure of German Tiger tanks.

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