Rommel and the Secret War in North Africa: Secret Intelligence in the North African Campaign 1941-43 (Schiffer Military History)

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Book Synopsis: In this new book, Janusz Piekalkiewicz chronicles the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) and the "Ultra" secret, and its effect on the campaign in North Africa during the Second World War. On the German side, Rommel also knew the use of intercepted enemy messages - an awareness that the British were able to gain only much too late and after many sacrifices. The decoding of Rommel's radio messages, which were coded using the "Enigma" cipher machine, provided the British command with unawaited possibilities, which are described for the first time. These behind the scenes activities are depicted here on a day-to-day basis. Before this background, many decisions by the British high command in the Near East in their battle against the "Desert Fox" are now understood for the first time. The fact that many of Rommel's operations described as strokes of genius in military history were only possible thanks to the constant information from his surveillance company, was learned by the British leadership only on July 10, 1942; during the previous night, units of the Australian 9th Division had made a bold move and captured the German Intelligence Long Range Reconnaissance Company 621 at Tel el Eisa. It had been Rommel's ear in the enemy's camp. Its elimination can be regarded as the real turning point in the North American Janusz Piekalkiewicz (1925-1988) was a world-renowned author on many aspects of World War II history. Over 30 of his books are in print including BMW Motorcycles in World War II, and The German 88 Gun in Combat, from Schiffer Military History.

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Discover the untold secrets of the North African Campaign during World War II with Rommel and the Secret War in North Africa: Secret Intelligence in the North African Campaign 1941-43. This captivating book by Janusz Piekalkiewicz delves into the clandestine operations of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) and the groundbreaking "Ultra" secret. By decoding Rommel's radio messages encrypted with the notorious "Enigma" cipher machine, the British command gained unprecedented advantages that influenced pivotal decisions in the battle against the "Desert Fox".

Uncover the day-to-day activities of these behind-the-scenes operations that were responsible for many of Rommel's seemingly genius military moves. Thanks to the surveillance company that constantly provided vital information, Rommel's true strategies and maneuvers came to light only on the fateful night of July 10, 1942. With the bold capture of the German Intelligence Long Range Reconnaissance Company 621 at Tel el Eisa by the Australian 9th Division, the British leadership finally realized the extent to which Rommel's success relied on his secret intelligence sources.

Written by the esteemed historian Janusz Piekalkiewicz, whose expertise in World War II history is renowned globally, Rommel and the Secret War in North Africa sheds light on the pivotal role played by intelligence and counterintelligence in shaping the outcome of the North African Campaign. This compelling narrative will captivate military history enthusiasts and provide fresh, eye-opening perspectives on a critical chapter of World War II.

Enhance your understanding of this fascinating era with Rommel and the Secret War in North Africa: Secret Intelligence in the North African Campaign 1941-43. Order your copy now and embark on a journey through the untold secrets that influenced the outcome of one of the most significant battles in history.

Order now and unravel the mysteries of intelligence that shaped the destiny of nations during World War II.

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