The Afrikakorps In Action (Weapons Number 4) from Squadron/Signal Publications provides an informative overview of the legendary Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) that fought across North Africa from 1941 to 1943.

Led by General Erwin Rommel, the Afrika Korps became famous for its mobility, innovative tactics, and distinctive tropical uniforms and equipment. This reference explores the weapons, uniforms, organization, vehicles, and battlefield operations that made the DAK one of the most recognizable German formations of World War II.

Filled with historical photographs, detailed illustrations, artwork, and technical information, this book is an excellent resource for anyone modeling the North African campaign.

Whether you're building kits from Tamiya, Dragon, MiniArt, Border Model, Takom, AFV Club, ICM, or Italeri, this volume offers valuable reference material for authentic detailing and weathering.

Features

• Squadron/Signal Publications

• Weapons In Action Series

• Weapons No. 4

• Softcover

• Historical photographs

• Uniform references

• Individual weapons

• Equipment details

• Organizational information

• Scale modeling reference

Historical Overview

The Afrika Korps was deployed to Libya in early 1941 to reinforce Italian forces against the British Commonwealth armies.

Operating under harsh desert conditions, German troops adapted with specialized uniforms, modified vehicles, and unique camouflage patterns. Their campaigns at Tobruk, Gazala, and El Alamein became some of the most studied operations of the war.

This reference documents:

• Tropical uniforms

• Small arms

• Personal equipment

• Combat organization

• Desert warfare

• Vehicles and support equipment

• Tactical operations

Contents Include

• History of the Afrika Korps

• Desert uniforms

• Tropical equipment

• German helmets and field gear

• Small arms

• Machine guns

• Anti-tank weapons

• Unit organization

• Desert camouflage

• Field photographs

• Equipment identification

• Historical artwork

• Scale modeling reference

Perfect For

• WWII military historians

• German military collectors

• North Africa campaign enthusiasts

• Scale armor modelers

• Figure painters

• Diorama builders

• Military history libraries

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in good condition.

• Moderate shelf wear

• Light cover discoloration from age

• Minor edge wear

• Binding remains solid

• Interior pages appear clean and complete

Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the item description.