thats true. but what was Germany doing in N africa to begin with???? Hitler wanted no part of Africa. it wasn't in his plans. he went there to rescue his bungling ally in Rome. the Italians took on the brits and got slaughtered. el duce yelled rape and Hitler had to bail him out.
what was el duce doing in Africa???? he was jealous of Hitlers conquest and wanted to be a worthy ally and show Hitler he could kick a**. uh oh. and it all went down the stool for the axis.