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Panzergruppe Afrika
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Lineage
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Panzergruppe Afrika
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Campaigns
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North Africa 1941-1942
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History
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Formed from parts of the Deutsches Afrikakorps
on September 1st, 1941.
After formation, Panzergruppe-Afrika took part in the following operations:
Sep 1941, reconnaissance in force towards the Egyptian border, Nov 1941,
fighting in Marmarica, Dec 1941, withdrawal to Cyrenaica, Jan 1942, defence of Adegabia,
withdrawal to positions around Marada-Marsa and Brega, and counterattack and
recapture of Cyrenaica.
Renamed as the Panzer-Armee Afrika on January
30th, 1942.
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Major Units
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1941 | Sep | DAK, XXI (Italian) Reserves - 15 Pz | |
| Oct | DAK, XXI (Italian) | |
| Dec | DAK, X (Italian), XXI (Italian), Marmarica (Italian Motorised Corps),
Reserves - 90 (Africa Light), 55 Savona (Italian) | |
1942 | Jan | DAK, X, XXI (Italian), Marmarica (Italian Motorised Corps)
Reserves - 90 (Africa Light), 55 Savona (Italian)
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Commanders
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Gen.Feldm. Erwin Rommel 9.01.42 - 1.30.42
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