File:A Panzer III Ausf. G of the 21st Panzer Division, Afrika Korps accompanies the advancing infantry in Egypt, May 1942. (49275625756).jpg
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The Italian army group in North Africa was routed by the British Commonwealth Western Desert Force in Operation Compass 9 December 1940 – 9 February 1941 under General Wavel. The German Armed Forces High Command decided to send a "blocking force" to Libya to support the Italian army, commanded by the future Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The German blocking force at first was based only on Panzer Regiment 5, which was put together from the second regiment of the 3rd Panzer Division. These elements were organized into the 5th Light Division when they arrived in Africa from 10 February – 12 March 1941. On 2 March 1941, the first 8.8 cm "88" dual purpose anti-aircraft/anti-tank artillery, guns arrived and provided much needed firepower. In late April and into May, the 5th Light Division was joined by elements of 15th Panzer Division forming the Afrika Korps. In late summer the 90th Light Infantry Division was formed and joined the Afrika Korps. On 15 August 1941, the 5th Light Division was redesignated 21st Panzer Division. Although the DAK commander, Erwin Rommel, was under strict orders to remain on the defensive, he ordered an attack on 31 March by the 5th Light and 4th Italian divisions, which was a big success, as the British began a retreat that would, by April, see German forces pushing into Egypt after an advance of some 970 km (600 miles). Colorizer of historical photos. |
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| Source | A Panzer III Ausf. G of the 21st Panzer Division, Afrika Korps accompanies the advancing infantry in Egypt, May 1942. |
| Author | Julius Jääskeläinen |
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