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The expansive and level landscapes of North Africa facilitated swift maneuverability for both Axis and Allied forces during World War II. Nevertheless, this terrain also posed specific difficulties, particularly regarding anti-tank warfare. Conventional anti-tank guns were frequently sluggish and unwieldy, diminishing their effectiveness in the dynamic and rapid desert conditions.
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The expansive and level landscapes of North Africa facilitated swift maneuverability for both Axis and Allied forces during World War II. Nevertheless, this terrain also posed specific difficulties, particularly regarding anti-tank warfare. Conventional anti-tank guns were frequently sluggish and unwieldy, diminishing their effectiveness in the dynamic and rapid desert conditions.
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Sources:
P. Chamberlain and H. Doyle (1978) Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two – Revised Edition, Arms and Armor press.
D. Nešić, (2008), Naoružanje Drugog Svetsko Rata-Nemačka, Beograd
P. P. Battistelli (2006) Rommel’s Afrika Korps, Osprey Publishing
F. Kurowski (2010) Das Afrika Korps Stackpole books.
G. Rottman, German self-propelled guns, Concord
D. Doyle (2005). German military Vehicles, Krause Publications.
A. Lüdeke (2007) Waffentechnik im Zweiten Weltkrieg, Parragon books.
V. Andorfer, M. Block and J, Nelson, Marder III, Nuts and Bolts Vol. 15
H. Scheibert, Die Deutschen Panzer Des Zweiten Weltkriegs, Dörfler.
T. Cockle (Armor of the Deutsches Afrikakorps)
T.L. Jentz and H.L. Doyle (2005) Panzer Tracts No.7-2 Panzerjager
T.L. Jentz and H.L. Doyle (2014) Panzer Tracts No.22-5 Gepanzerter 8t Zugkraftwagen and SFL. Flak (Sd.Kfz.7)
T.L. Jentz and H.L. Doyle (1997) Panzer Tracts No. Rommel’s Funnies
W.J.K. Davies (1979), Panzerjager German Anti-Tank Battalions of World War Two. Almark Publishing Co.Ltd.
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An article by Marko P
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