Desert Rats

Name: Desert Rats
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British 8th Army in North Africa 1941–43

By Tim Moreman

Series: Battle Orders

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Desert Rats by Tim Moreman offers a detailed history of the iconic British 7th Armoured Division during World War II. The book explores their pivotal role in the North African campaign, highlighting strategic battles and the soldiers' experiences. With a focus on leadership, tactics, and resilience, it provides insight into the division's impact on the Allied victory.
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Desert Rats

Formed in September 1941 from the Western Desert Force, British 8th Army went on to wage a lengthy, hard-fought campaign against Axis forces across the deserts of North Africa. During its two-year period of service in North Africa, the 8th Army underwent major changes. This title looks at these changes.

The British 8th Army fought in North Africa for two years during World War II, enduring a scorching climate and a cunning enemy. this title examines the ways in which the 8th Army transformed its organization, equipment, and training to adapt to the brutal terrain of desert warfare and illuminates how these changes had a lasting impact on the British Army.

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Formed in September 1941 from the Western Desert Force, British 8th Army (comprising British, Commonwealth, Free French and Polish troops) went on to wage a lengthy, hard-fought campaign against Axis forces across the deserts of North Africa.

The Desert War was unlike any other fought by the British Army, involving highly mobile operations covering vast distances. The hot, unforgiving climate in which the troops lived and fought was almost as troublesome as the enemy.

During its two-year period of service in North Africa, 8th Army underwent major changes in organisation, equipment and training to accustom it to desert warfare.

Discover the history of these remarkable forces in Desert Rats by Tim Moreman, and explore how they adapted to one of the most challenging theatres of war in history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846031441

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 55 b/w; 28 col

Contributors:

Consultant editor Dr Duncan Anderson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 96

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African History Education & Reference European History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Battle Orders Tim Moreman

About the Author

Tim Moreman is a freelance writer and academic. For several years he lectured in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, from where he obtained his PhD. He also held a six-month appointment as Resident Historian at the Army Staff College at Camberley. His primary interests include the British–Indian Army during the 19th and 20th centuries, counter-insurgency, and the British and Commonwealth armies during World War II. In addition to a significant number of articles and papers, Tim has written two major books: a study of the Indian Army on the North-West Frontier 1849–1947, and a book on the war in Burma and Malaya 1941–45. In recent years he has also worked for the new Dictionary of National Biography and the Australian War Memorial, as well as acting as a historical adviser for the BBC and Carlton Television. This is his second book for Osprey, following British Commandos 1940–46 in the Battle Orders series.