Table of Contents

Introduction
Chronology
Recruitment
Enlistment
Training
Appearance
Equipment
Conditions of Service
On Campaign
Belief and Belonging
Experience of Battle
After the Battle
Collecting
Museums
Re-enactment
Bibliography
Glossary
Index

Promotional Information

This book explores the experiences of the German Afrikakorps soldier during the North Africa campaign, from the Korps' arrival in-theatre in February 1941 to its eventual surrender in Tunisia in May 1943.

About the Author

Pier Paolo Battistelli earned his PhD in military history at the University of Padua. A scholar of German and Italian politics and strategy throughout World War II, he is active in Italy and abroad writing titles and essays on military history subjects. A contributor to the Italian Army Historical Office, he has written numerous books for Osprey.

Raffaele Ruggeri studied at the Fine Arts Academy, Bologna. He worked in several areas of graphics and design before deciding to devote himself to illustration. He has long been interested in military history and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey.

Reviews

"This book tells of the experiences of [Afrikakorps] soldiers during the North Africa campaign beginning in February 1941 to its surrender in Tunisia in May 1943. The author includes many unpublished photographs; plus 8 full-color plates of the Afrikakorps soldier depicting their equipment, weaponry, uniforms, recruitment, training and combat." --www.mataka.org (November 2010)