The war in the Western Desert of Egypt is the focus of the "Desert Rats" of the British Army and its allies as the third year of the war draws to a close. Here they fight General Rommel, the legendary "Desert Fox" with his Afrika Korps and its Italian allies.
As this heroic struggle plays out, the US Army enters the fray for the first time, landing in Algeria and Morocco behind Rommel's forces. Trapped between two foes, the Desert Fox does the only thing possible - he attacks!
This book enables you to recreate the famous battles of El Alamein, Kasserine Pass, Sicily, and Salerno with Flames of War.
Inside you will find:
• Army lists for German, Italian, British, and American forces in the Western Desert and Mediterranean, including Armoured, Mechanised, Infantry, and Airborne forces, as well as specialist forces like British Commandos and American Rangers.
• Detailed unit histories to inspire your next projects.