Afrika Korps

The Afrika Korps was a military unit of the German Army during World War II, formed in 1941 to operate in North Africa. Led by General Erwin Rommel, the corps aimed to secure territory and resources against Allied forces. It gained a reputation for its skilled tactics and mobility in desert warfare. The Afrika Korps fought prominently in campaigns in Libya and Egypt but ultimately faced defeat at the Second Battle of El Alamein in 1942, contributing to the overall decline of Axis power in North Africa. The unit symbolizes Germany's ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful efforts in that region.