Rommel’s Desert War: When the 88 mm Ruled North Africa

Описание: Discover how a single weapon reshaped an entire theater of war. In this episode, we unpack why the German 88 mm gun became the terror of the North African desert and how Erwin Rommel leveraged it to outthink, outpace, and outgun his opponents.

What you’ll learn:
How the 88 mm evolved from an anti-aircraft gun into a devastating anti-tank and long-range field weapon
Rommel’s tactics at battles like Tobruk and Gazala, and how mobility and deception amplified the 88’s impact
The Allied response—from new tactics to upgraded armor—and why supply lines decided more than firepower
The human dimension: desert conditions, morale, and the multinational forces that clashed across the sands

Set against the broader tide of World War II, this documentary traces the North African campaign from 1940 to 1943, when control of the Mediterranean lifeline and Middle Eastern oil routes hung in the balance. We explore how Axis and Allied strategies collided in a harsh environment where logistics were king, and how the eventual Allied victory in Tunisia pivoted the war toward Sicily and Italy. By focusing on the 88 mm and Rommel’s leadership, we reveal the interplay between technology, strategy, and terrain that defined desert warfare.

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