GREAT NORTH AFRICA BLOG

This is the place to put those reference links, posts on books, movies, photos, and etc.
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GREAT NORTH AFRICA BLOG

Post by PanzerArm » Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:55 am

I found this blog while looking for DAK reference shots. It is pretty extensive, covering a huge chunk of what happened in the desert. The best part is, it's still active, so there will be more to come. I have to warn you though, if you have a slow connection, or slow computer, this page will be a pain in the butt to view.


http://afrikaaxisallied.blogspot.com/20 ... chive.html





-Kevin

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Post by Razor17019 » Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:51 am

Thanks for the link.
Some really great pics and info.
There is a great deal of Italian info.
Did they participate much in the North Africian campaign with the Germans?
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Italians

Post by PanzerArm » Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:07 am

They were there during the entire time the Germans were, and about a year or so previous. The Italians were there in larger numbers, but the reason the Germans get all the glory is because they were able to field 3 armored divisions with relatively decent tanks in N. Africa, while the Italians were only able to field one I believe, their Ariete division, which was equipped with far outclassed tanks (M13/40s etc). The Italians were mainly used in defensive roles, or as reserves once the DAK arrived, as their fighting potential was seen to be lacking in German generals eyes.

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Post by Dauntless » Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:44 pm

Well I didn't read much of it, just looked at the profiles and pics. 8)

The last vehicle is super-cool. Wish someone made a 1:18 or 1:32 of that:
http://warandgame.files.wordpress.com/2 ... s_side.jpg
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LWS

Post by PanzerArm » Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:25 pm

The landwaserschlepper. It was intended as a vehicle to be used in Operation Sea Lion, the proposed invasion of England. I think there were only a few made, if not just one.

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Post by STUKA » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:19 pm

great site! Thanks for posting
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