Rommel's surprise Gazala attack
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Rommel's surprise Gazala attack
26th May 1942: In North Africa the German leader launches a feint attack and then a daring thrust around the south of the British lines
In North Africa both sides had been building up their forces in anticipation of launching an attack.
The British had a long defensive line running south from Gazala deep into the desert. Behind this firm line they believed they had the security to build up their re…
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