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Italy's invasion of Ethiopia was the first act of aggression by the axis powers, Ethiopia requested the help of the league of Nations, but the legue did nothing, resulting in a military occupation of Ethiopia.
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Mussolini, now emboldened by the success Hitler was having in Europe, and Italy's recent success seizing southern France, Mussolini decided to go after British Egypt. Hitler, seeing the advantage of kicking Britain out of the country, promptly sent german troops under the command of Erwin Rommel to aid the Italian forces.
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A strategic port, the location was necessary for establishing a supply line.
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The capitol of Libya, strategic importance low to the British.
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Frustrated with the lack of progress in Africa, Hitler replaces the previous commander with possibly the best general of WWII. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
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Heavily entrenched British and Indian soldiers attempt to fend of Rommels Africa korps.
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British are forced to fall back to Halfaya Pass.
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British forces Dig in for a siege. Rommel soon catches up to the British army and attacks the British positions.
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After many loses, the British replace Major-General O'Connor with Field Marshal Benard Montgomery.
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Montgomery launches operation light foot, starting the second battle of El Alamien. It decimates Rommels remaining forces and kicks him out of Egypt.
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After much time and effort, the German lines are finally broken, forcing Rommel to retreat to Tunisia.
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British and American forces conduct amphibious ops in Algeria and Morocco respectively. Ending in their capture.
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German Forces attempt to force American Forces out of Tunisia. And manage to drive the Americans out of Kasserine.
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The American Forces, under the command of George S Patton, counter attack and destroy the majority of German forces.
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After finally being beaten for months, Rommel finally leaves north Africa in defeat.
