Desert Rats
British 8th Army in North Africa 1941–43
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About this book
Formed in September 1941 from the Western Desert Force, British 8th Army (comprising British, Commonwealth, Free French and Polish troops) went on to wage a lengthy, hard-fought campaign against Axis forces across the deserts of North Africa. The Desert War was unlike any other fought by the British Army, involving highly mobile operations covering vast distances. The hot, unforgiving climate in which the troops lived and fought was almost as troublesome as the enemy. During its two-year period of service in North Africa, 8th Army underwent major changes in organization, equipment and training to accustom it to desert warfare.
Contents
- Introduction
- Combat mission
- Unit organization
- Doctrine and training
- Weapons and equipment
- Command, control, communications, and intelligence
- Combat operations
- Chronology
- Select bibliography
- Abbreviations
- Index
Paperback; July 2007; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781846031441