Erwin Rommel.Īxis forces in North Africa are a curious mix: the Afrika Korps was an elite and highly agile force, while the more numerous Italian divisions supporting it were often brave but poorly-led and not equipped for mobile warfare.
The Wehrmacht hurriedly sets about conquering Greece, and shoring up Italian defenses in Libya with a small mechanized force. Still, Italy cannot be allowed to fail entirely. Germany has big plans for 1941, and they don’t include a Mediterranean diversion. Against all odds, the Allies hold the initiative in the Mediterranean.
Her armies in Greece and Libya are shattered, her navy humiliated at Taranto and Cape Matapan, and her colonies in East Africa on the brink of surrender. Italy’s imperial ambitions are in tatters. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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