British tank versus German panzer

15th June 1941: The British launch Operation Battleaxe - a counter attack in North Africa to relieve the besieged port of Tobruk

The German 88mm anti-aircraft gun became notorious for its use as an anti-tank gun. In prepared positions, when it was well dug in, it was very difficult to hit.

In the Libyan desert, British troops were besieged in the port of Tobruk. A substantial force had been stranded after German forces had made unexpected advances shortly after they arrived in Nor…