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The '''Afrika Korps''' or German Africa Corps (German: Deutsches Afrikakorps,) or DAK, was | The '''Afrika Korps''' or German Africa Corps (German: Deutsches Afrikakorps,) or DAK, was the [[German]] expeditionary force in [[Africa]] during the North African Campaign of [[WWAC]]. First sent as a holding force to shore up the [[Italian]] defense of its African colonies, the formation fought on in Africa, under various appellations, from March 1941 until its surrender in May 1943. the unit's best-known commander was Field Marshal [[Erwin Rommel]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:27, 28 April 2024
The Afrika Korps or German Africa Corps (German: Deutsches Afrikakorps,) or DAK, was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African Campaign of WWAC. First sent as a holding force to shore up the Italian defense of its African colonies, the formation fought on in Africa, under various appellations, from March 1941 until its surrender in May 1943. the unit's best-known commander was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.