DAK Soldier

DAK refers to the Deutsches Afrikakorps, the German formation sent to North Africa in 1941. Its soldiers fought alongside Italian forces in a campaign strongly shaped by distance, ports, fuel, and desert conditions. Tropical clothing and equipment distinguished the theater, but the Afrika Korps was not the name of every German formation that served in North Africa.

Initially organized around German armored and motorized forces under Erwin Rommel, the corps formed part of a larger Axis command structure. The campaign moved repeatedly between Cyrenaica and Egypt, with supply routes stretching as armies advanced. The capture of Tobruk in 1942 was followed by defeat at El Alamein and withdrawal toward Tunisia. The final Axis surrender in North Africa in May 1943 ended the surviving formations’ campaign, rather than producing an evacuation comparable to Dunkirk.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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