Desert Duel: New Zealand's land war in North Africa, 1940-43

Desert Duel: New Zealand's land war in North Africa, 1940-43 (New Zealand Military Series Book 5)

For three years from 1940 the Second New Zealand Division, led by Lieutenant-General Sir Bernard Freyberg, fought in the North African desert against a combined German-Italian army and its formidable leader, Field-Marshal Erwin Rommel.
Rommel regarded the Kiwis as the elite of the British army, and their General was officially classified as a â€˜dangerous opponent.â€™ During the desperate months of mid-1942, the New Zealand Division was almost all that stood between Rommel and Egypt.
It was a hard-fought campaign. Yet the North African campaign was also a human story. Ordinary New Zealanders from civilian walks of life â€” accountants, lawyers, plumbers, labourers, teachers, musicians, even politicians â€” found unexpected strength within themselves to meet the demands of the war.
Their battlegrounds â€” Sidi Rezegh, Ruweisat Ridge, Mingar Qaim, El Alamein, Tebaga Gap and Takrouna â€” are also part of New Zealandâ€™s history.

â€˜In the battle which is sure to come within a few days, [the] outcome depends almost entirely upon Freyburgâ€™s [sic] division and air support. New Zealand Division is by far the best fighting unit in the Middle East. Freyburg [sic] is a very great leader of men, possessed of tremendous courage and sound judgement.â€™
- US Army Forces in Middle East, official report, 27 June 1942

The New Zealanders...are trained and led by General Freyberg, a dangerous opponent. They are specialists in night fighting, they fight on a wide front, and...have learnt to follow up closely under the heavy artillery barrages which they use...They are also capable, in difficult country, of fighting without tank support...
- German staff assessment of 2 NZ Division
Country USA
Manufacturer Intruder Books (New Zealand)
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-07-27
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Intruder Books (New Zealand)
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2015-07-27
Format	Kindle eBook

Desert Duel: New Zealand's land war in North Africa, 1940-43 (New Zealand Military Series Book 5)

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