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North Africa (EP1 - The Desert Fox is Born at Tobruk)

Aug 05, 202324 min
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In 1941 the British and the Germans are fighting desperately the oil rich lands of North Africa. After the fall of France, Egypt (controlled by the British) is the last step in the way to succeeding in their replinishment of resources. However, the British would not allow a defeat, especially after crushing blows at Crete and Dunkirk. The British throw everything they have, holding out until the Americans are drug headfirst into the war.


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