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The Battle Continues: Rommel’s Dash, Command Changes, and the Fight for Tobruk
The North African campaign in November 1941 reaches a critical juncture as the Eighth Army faces intense pressure from the German and Italian forces led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The previous days saw a daring maneuver by Rommel known as the “Dash to the Wire,” which strategically exhausted British forces, giving the Axis a temporary respite. As the battle raged, the British command experienced significant upheaval, with Major General Alan Cunningham being replaced after a series of setbacks, highlighting internal struggles amidst the chaos.