GERMAN DAK AFRICA CORP K98 FROG
$14.95
GERMAN DAK AFRICA CORP K98 FROG – REPRODUCTION
Out of stock
Description
Africa Corp tropical K98 frog that is made from khaki, tan canvas.
The German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) or DAK was a German force in Africa in WWII during the North African Campaign.
The Africa Corps was formed on January 11, 1941 and Hitler gave the command to one of his favourite generals, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. At first named the Panzerarmee Afrika, it was renamed a few times during its campaign however both officers and men continued to call it AfrikaKorps until its surrender in May, 943.
Initially the DAK was only sent to help the Italians defense of their African colonies arriving in Libya it only consisted of the Panzer Regiment 5. Then organized into the 5th Light Division (later to be called the 21st Panzer Division) from February 10 to March 12, 1941. Later that spring the 5th Light joined some of the 15th Panzer Division that came from Italy. Both divisions were subordinate to the Italian’s in Africa. On August 15, 1941 more German troops were sent to Africa and a new command headquarters was made called Panzer Group Afrika. The Panzer Group was headed now by Ludwig Cruwell with Rommel still in command.
In November 1942 after the German defeat in the second battle of El Alamein, the XC Army Corps arrived in Tunisia, Africa and additional 5th Panzer Army men were added. On February 23,1943, the Panzer Army Africa was re-designed as the Italian 1st Army which was under the control of Giovanni Messe. Rommel was placed in command of the New Army Group Africa which controlled the Italian 1st Army, and the Panzer 5h Army.
On May 13, the Afrika Korps and remaining Axis forces surrender in North Africa.
ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
Vendor Info
- Military Tour
- Vendor: Doug Johnston
-
Address:
210 Dufferin Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2W 2X5
-
JAPANESE WWII NAVIGATOR WRIST COMPASS WITH RADIUM DIAL
Sold by Military TourJAPANESE WWII NAVIGATOR WRIST COMPASS WITH RADIUM DIAL ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
GERMAN SS OFFICERS HONOR RING WITH DEATH HEAD
Sold by Military TourThis WW2 Honor ring comes in size 12.5 (22 mm ) ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
US PARATROOPER JUMP WINGS BADGE ORIGINAL POST WAR WW2
Sold by Military TourAuthentic Clutch back U.S. parachutists jump wings badge - Post WW2. A Sterling Crest Craft jump wing that is maker marked/hallmarked with: 23C with HALLMARK Size: 1 13/64” by 1 1/2” in. In great used condition. American Manufactured. Clutch back fasteners were introduced later in WWII and are also…
-
GERMAN PARATROOPER JUMP SMOCK – 3RD PATTERN SPLINTER
Sold by Military TourBuy German Paratrooper Jump Smock from World War 2. Paratrooper Jump Smocks are Splinter Third Pattern (Camo Alternative). Famous FJ garment worn by the paratroopers throughout the war. They feature Rapid brand zippers with leather pull tabs, PRYM snaps (not…
-
WW2 GERMAN WAFFEN SS VEHICLE LICENCE PLATE SET – ANTIQUE FINISH
Sold by Military TourOne sided SS front and back licence plates. The rear SS licence plate is 18.5 x 4.5 inches. The front SS licence plate is 9 x 7 inches. These plates have the embossed edge like the originals. The SS plates…
-
U.S.5/8″ D-RINGS FOR MUSETTE BAGS & HAVERSACKS
Sold by Military TourThese original 5/8" d-rings were used on Musette bags, Jungle Packs, and Haversacks etc. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA