DAK (Deutsches Afrikakorps)

The Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK), or German Africa Corps, was a military unit formed by Nazi Germany during World War II. Established in 1941, it aimed to support Italian forces in North Africa against the Allies, primarily the British. Led by General Erwin Rommel, known as the "Desert Fox," the DAK became famous for its rapid and effective tactics in the desert warfare of North Africa. However, despite initial successes, the corps eventually faced logistical challenges and was defeated in 1943, marking a significant turning point in the North African campaign of the war.