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Armor in the Middle East

The U.S. Military Intelligence Service issued the “Campaign Study” series during WWII to summarize lessons from the various campaigns. Written by U.S. observers in the Middle East, Notes and Lessons on Operations in the Middle East (Campaign Study, No. 5, … Continue reading

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Signals Intelligence in Operation Torch

The following report on Allied signal intelligence during Operation Torch and the campaign in North Africa is reproduced from “Intelligence Lessons from North Africa, Operation Torch” by the Office of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, Allied Force Headquarters, March 1943. … Continue reading

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Captured Material in North Africa

Analysis of captured German and Italian equipment, particularly newly encountered panzers such as the Tiger tank in Tunisia, remained a priority for Allied intelligence and ordnance teams throughout WWII. The following brief summary of these efforts is taken from “Intelligence … Continue reading

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New Book: Panzer III in North Africa

  New book release from Oliver Publishing. Battleline I: Workhorse—The Panzer III in North Africa by Claude Gillono Over 50 black-and-white photographs and 5 pages of full color illustrations. Part of the Firefly Collection.    

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Vehicle Signs and Shoulder Titles

The following short remarks on vehicle unit markings and unit uniform markings was printed in “Intelligence Lessons from North Africa, Operation Torch” by the Office of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, Allied Force Headquarters, March 1943. Vehicle Signs and Shoulder … Continue reading

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Rocket Run

Rocket Run was a booklet prepared by the Historical Section, Headquarters, North African Division, Air Transport Command, for passengers traveling on the Division’s “Main Line” from Casablanca to Karachi.   Route Map:  

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sPzAbt. 501 Organization

The following table shows the organization of sPzAbt. 501 in Tunisia. This organization is consistent with existing photographs, however, considerable disagreement remains among researchers on the tactical numbering of the panzers in the command Trupp of each Kompanie. [Updated with … Continue reading

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Misc. Comments on the Tigers of sPzAbt. 501 in Tunisia

sPzAbt. 501 received 20 Tigers—2 Tigers in September 1942, 8 Tigers in October, and 10 Tigers in November. The Tigers of the 501st were transferred to Tunisia between November 1942 and January 1943. Two Tigers served in the Stab [01 and 02], 9 Tigers … Continue reading

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Tiger Grave at Beja [Updated]

The kernel of the following map originated with discussions started on several Internet forums related to WWII German armor, especially the lengthy discussions in the Missing Lynx Axis WWII Discussion Group. Photos: P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 … Continue reading

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Video of sPzAbt. 501 Tigers in Tunisia

At least one video exists of the Panzer IIIs and Tigers of sPzAbt. 501 in Tunisia. The video footage of the unit crossing a stream can be found on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mak8V0eqcMs#t=9m06s. A photographer was also present at the crossing and … Continue reading

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