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Rommel’s communications and orders grew increasingly fragmented. He directed his divisions toward Tobruk without clear coordination, often acting independently. Crüwell’s protests about Rommel’s overextension and risky maneuvers went unheeded, illustrating the divided command and mounting fatigue.

The Battle’s Resounding Conclusions

By November 27th, the once-bold “Dash to the Wire” had largely failed to deliver a decisive victory for the Germans. Their supply lines remained disrupted, tanks destroyed, and morale waning. Despite initial successes, Rommel’s overambitious tactic handed the British a respite, allowing them to reorganize and strengthen their defenses.