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Operation Crusader:<\/mark><\/strong> The battle to relieve the fortress of Tobruk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Armored Knights North Afrika – Operation Crusader Box Cover<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Armored Knights North Afrika – Operation Crusader pits the numerically inferior but tactically superior Axis forces of Rommel against the British forces trying to open a route to Tobruk and free the trapped garrison there.  The game provides a framework for Operational level combat that highlights the interaction between the various combined arms elements present.  The game system uses die roll modifiers to show how much benefit they get from the various different combat multiplying forces.  Engineers, Anti-Tank, Anti-Aircraft, Recon, Close Air Support, and Armor all work together to enhance your chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The battle for Tobruk started on 18 November 1941 with the British moving 3 Armoured Brigades and a host of Infantry Divisions toward the port and perimeter.  Some were fast cruiser tanks and others were faster American built Stuart tanks.  The British would get a jump on the Germans and Rommel would be slow to realize there was a major offensive underway.  There would be a number of major engagements to include two battles for the Sidi Rezegh Airfield, one for Bir El Gubi, where the Italians turned in a good account of themselves, and Rommel’s famous Dash to the Wire.  His dash was a failure, but he recovered in time to fight  successful second battle for Sidi Rezegh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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