africa, north

Covers the German drive toward the East as the United States becomes involved in World War II.

Covers the German drive toward the East and the United States becomes involved in World War II.

Examines the military leaders, campaigns, battles, tactics and strategy of the African theater of war during World War II.

Describes events leading to the invasion of Sicily, warfare in Africa, meetings with Roosevelt, and efforts at collaboration with Stalin covers the period from January 1942 to May 1943.

Describes the lives of corsairs Arouj and Kheir-ed-din, the red-bearded Muslim brothers known as the Barbarossas, including Arouj's battles on the North African coast and Kheir-ed-din's surprise attack on Spain's Balearic Islands.

Presents an overview of the cuisines of the Near East, Middle East, and North Africa, and considers how geographic, cultural, and religious restrictions on food and drink play an important role in determining the eating habits of people there today. Includes an examination of the impact of globalization, colonialism, and modernization.

Describes the events that turned victory to defeat for the German troops in North Africa led by Field Marshall Rommel during World War II.