africa, north

Describes the formation of the Rangers, a volunteer Army unit whose recruits were mostly outdoorsmen and sportsmen, and details the World War II campaigns in which they distinguished themselves.

The author recounts the years he spent in Europe during World War II as a radio correspondent for NBC.

Presents the true story of World War II hero, William O. Darby, that discusses his childhood and West Point education, his appointment to the newly formed First Ranger Battalion that spearheaded a number of invasions in North Africa and southern Italy, and the legacy he left behind.

Chronicles the history of Rommel and the German troops in Africa.

Recounts the military exploits of Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, commander of the German Afrika Korps during World War II.

Traces the architectural growth and cultural development of Umm El Madayan, an imaginary Islamic city in North Africa, as it seeks to follow western economic models into the twenty-first century without losing sight of its age-old traditions.

Explains in simple terms why the war started and describes how events unfolded, while pictures show what it was like to be there.