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The Battle for North Africa: Rommel’s Last Stand and the British Counteroffensive
The Decisive Days of December 1941 in North Africa
The campaign in North Africa during early December 1941 was marked by relentless fighting, strategic missteps, and shifting tides of fortune. The 2nd New Zealand Division, under heavy pressure and lacking reinforcements, found itself retreating amidst chaos and exhaustion. The ambitious plans for a British offensive depended heavily on holding the Tobruk perimeter and waiting for reinforcements, but the battlefield realities soon made clear that a cautious, defensive stance was the only feasible option.