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The little-known capture of Rommel’s signals intelligence unit by an Australian battalion in North Africa in July 1942

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At the beginning of the "First Battle of Alamein", Rommel's DAK suffered an unexpected coup when they lost the signals intercept unit Nachrichten Fern Aufklarung Kompanie 621 (NFAK 621) which was commanded by the Hauptmann (Captain) Alfred...read more

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The 9th Australian Division Versus the Africa Corps. An Infantry Division against Tanks--Tobruk, Lybia, 1941

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In April and May 1941, the previously successful blitzkrieg tactics of the German Army met defeat by the outnumbered Australian forces of the 9th Division at Tobruk. The Australian infantry achieved victory through a successful all-around defense against tank attacks in force. By employing all...read more

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