Rommel's last throw of the dice

30th August 1942: The Germans attack for the last time in North Africa, in what becomes known as the battle of Alam el Halfa

A subsequently colourised image of Rommel with General von Bismarck, commander 21st Panzer Division earlier in 1942.

In the desert Erwin Rommel had been desperately trying to build up his forces for one last attack on the British lines and a breakthrough to Alexandria and the Suez canal. He was not a well man, his fellow officers were very concerned abo…