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Images of War
Rommel's Army in the Desert
When German General Rommel and the lead elements of what would become the Afrika Korps landed in Libya in February 1941, nobody could have foreseen the legendary status they would achieve. Sent to support the faltering Italians, they were eventually able to drive the Allies to the very gates of Egypt. Fighting over hostile and rugged terrain, often outnumbered and outgunned, they were only finally undone by their defeat at El Alamein and Allied landings to their rear.This collection of photographs is taken from the albums of three members of the vaunted Afrika Korps. For the first time the daily reality of the North African campaign can be seen from the German point of view. With numerous photographs of vehicles and men at work, this collection paints a portrait of the rugged and dangerous conditions as well as the harsh and brutal nature of desert warfare.
205 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 19, 2013
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Alistair Smith
78 booksAlistair Smith is best known as an author, presenter and developer. He is one of a few individuals who has authentic experience in training and development which has endured. He is constantly developing and refining his work and is unique in bridging education and professional sport.
Alistair has a reputation for innovative thinking, outstanding communication and high energy presentations. He has delivered over 1,000 development events, including school in-service days, in and around education and sport and is considered by many to be the UK’s most experienced trainer. Both the Accelerated Learning approach and the L2 – Learning to Learn approach – have been widely adopted and used with success by schools around the world.
Alistair is the author of a number of best selling and award winning books including High Performers: The Secrets of Successful Schools, The Brains Behind It: New Knowledge About the Brain and Learning and the original Accelerated Learning in the Classroom. He has also co-authored Learning to Learn in Practice, Accelerated Learning: A Users Guide, Coaching Solutions and Help Your Child Succeed. His books have been translated into 12 languages.
His most recent education work has seen him exploring the factors which shape successful schools.
Alistair is the designated learning consultant to the Football Association. His work has been to help the FA improve all their coaching and development provision. He facilitated the World Cup review in 2010 and has been active in helping prepare for the move to St George’s Park, the new home of English Football. Alistair delivers on the UEFA Pro Licence and has contributed to the LMA leadership programme. He has mentored managers working in the top five tiers of English Football.
Alistair is an Honorary Teaching Fellow at St Mary’s University College, London and in 2011 was a speaker at the world renowned Do Lectures in Wales. Now based near Windsor, England he was born, bred and remains a Scot.
Alistair has a reputation for innovative thinking, outstanding communication and high energy presentations. He has delivered over 1,000 development events, including school in-service days, in and around education and sport and is considered by many to be the UK’s most experienced trainer. Both the Accelerated Learning approach and the L2 – Learning to Learn approach – have been widely adopted and used with success by schools around the world.
Alistair is the author of a number of best selling and award winning books including High Performers: The Secrets of Successful Schools, The Brains Behind It: New Knowledge About the Brain and Learning and the original Accelerated Learning in the Classroom. He has also co-authored Learning to Learn in Practice, Accelerated Learning: A Users Guide, Coaching Solutions and Help Your Child Succeed. His books have been translated into 12 languages.
His most recent education work has seen him exploring the factors which shape successful schools.
Alistair is the designated learning consultant to the Football Association. His work has been to help the FA improve all their coaching and development provision. He facilitated the World Cup review in 2010 and has been active in helping prepare for the move to St George’s Park, the new home of English Football. Alistair delivers on the UEFA Pro Licence and has contributed to the LMA leadership programme. He has mentored managers working in the top five tiers of English Football.
Alistair is an Honorary Teaching Fellow at St Mary’s University College, London and in 2011 was a speaker at the world renowned Do Lectures in Wales. Now based near Windsor, England he was born, bred and remains a Scot.
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February 21, 2023
Nice photograph account of the panzer Armee Afrika
Nice pictures of the supporting units of the Afrika Korps, although i was expecting a more combat photographs of the famous German desert army. Nevertheless is a testimony of the challenges confronted by Rommel to try to get the upper hand in this theater of operation, it showcase the limitations in land warfare, created by the nature. Clearly in this inhospitable theater, the army with more logistical support was going to win in the long run. Great collection of pictures.
Nice pictures of the supporting units of the Afrika Korps, although i was expecting a more combat photographs of the famous German desert army. Nevertheless is a testimony of the challenges confronted by Rommel to try to get the upper hand in this theater of operation, it showcase the limitations in land warfare, created by the nature. Clearly in this inhospitable theater, the army with more logistical support was going to win in the long run. Great collection of pictures.
September 7, 2021
Good review. Great photos.
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