GERMAN DAK AFRICA CORP WEB BELT
$23.95
GERMAN DAK AFRICA CORP WEB BELT – REPRODUCTION
Out of stock
Description
This is an olive web belt that was issued to Afrika Korps. Has the leather adjustment tab and all the details of the original.
Belt Sizes:
- 33 – 39 inch – 100 cm
- 36 – 43 inch – 110 cm
- 41 – 48 inch – 120 cm
- 46 – 52 inch – 130 cm
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
-
MOTORHEAD BAD MAGIC BADGE
Sold by Military TourMetal badge with Motorhead logo from the last plate dimensions 40 mm X 40 mm ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
AMERICAN 2ND ARMOURED DIVISION PATCH WITH TAB ORIGINAL
Sold by Military TourUS 2nd Armored Division SSI and Hell On Wheels Tab This is a very nice original 2nd Armored Division patch with Hell On Wheels tab. The patch and tab are in good used condition . This was cut right off…
-
GERMAN WWI IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH RIBBON ORIGINAL
Sold by Military Tour3 piece construction with iron core The basic design of the WW1 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS has the front of the cross bearing the date 1914 under a crowned 'W' monogram. The back of the cross bears an oak leaf…
-
GERMAN 29 SS DIVISION ITALIA I STICK PIN
Sold by Military Tourstick pin back ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
GERMAN DANZIG IST DEUTSCH POSTCARD
Sold by Military TourDanzig ist deutsch postcard authentic stamp dated 11.12.39 ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
AMERICAN M1 GARAND RIFLE – NON-FIRING REPLICA
Sold by Military TourThis dependable rifle became well known with U.S. Soldiers and Marines in WW11 expecially during the Pacific Campaigns. Made with hard wood stocks, zinc and comes with functional parts. A heafty feel with an authentic look. Note: The clip is…