The Eighth Army In North Africa: Images Of War

The Eighth Army was one of the most iconic British military units of World War II. Formed in North Africa in 1941, the Eighth Army fought a series of epic battles against the German Afrika Korps. In 1942, the Eighth Army was defeated at the Battle of Gazala and forced to retreat to Egypt. However, the Eighth Army returned to North Africa in 1943 and, under the command of General Bernard Montgomery, played a key role in the Allied victory at the Battle of El Alamein.

The Eighth Army In North Africa Images Of War is a unique photographic history of this legendary military unit. The book contains over 200 rare and unpublished photographs, many of which have never been seen before. These photographs provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the men who fought in the Eighth Army, and they offer a powerful reminder of the sacrifices they made.

The photographs in The Eighth Army In North Africa Images Of War are divided into four chapters:

The Eighth Army in North Africa (Images of War)

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• The Early Years: This chapter contains photographs of the Eighth Army's formation and early battles in North Africa.
• The Battle Of Gazala: This chapter contains photographs of the Eighth Army's defeat at the Battle of Gazala.
• The Retreat To Egypt: This chapter contains photographs of the Eighth Army's retreat to Egypt after the Battle of Gazala.
• The Battle Of El Alamein: This chapter contains photographs of the Eighth Army's victory at the Battle of El Alamein.

The photographs in The Eighth Army In North Africa Images Of War are a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the men who fought in this legendary military unit.

The Eighth Army In North Africa Images Of War was written by two of the world's leading experts on the Eighth Army.

Ian Baxter is a military historian and the author of several books on the Eighth Army, including The Eighth Army: An Illustrated History and Arnhem: The Greatest Airborne Battle Of World War II.

Bruce Montague is a photographer and the author of several books on military history, including The Waffen-SS: The Men Who Fought and The German Army: The Men Who Fought.

The Eighth Army In North Africa Images Of War is a unique and powerful photographic history of one of the most iconic British military units of World War II. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the history of World War II.

The Eighth Army in North Africa (Images of War)

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	219796 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	141 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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