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In the spring of 1941, shortly before his forces launched their invasion of Russia, Hitler was forced to undertake an assault upon the Balkans. Hitler launched a preemptive strike through Yugoslavia and, thence, to Greece, sweeping both British and local forces in front of them. The second part of this book deals with North Africa, where the Deutches Afrika Korps under Erwin Rommel was formed to support an increasingly beleaguered Italian force. Using contemporary photographs, allied with line drawings and detailed analysis, the author explores how the strategy evolved during these two campaigns. ** ### About the Author Will Fowler has specialised in military history and defence technology since 1972. He was Army editor of Defence magazine and has written a large number of books covering military equipment and conflicts. A former member of the Territorial Army, he served in the Gulf War and was decorated with the Joint Service Commendation Medal by the US Central Command. He is the author of all the volumes in the 'Blitzkrieg' series. He lives in Romsey, Hampshire.