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Crusader: Episode 12 — The Airfield

Crusader: Episode 12 — The Airfield

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The Airfield turns Sidi Rezegh’s exposed landing ground into the focal point of the campaign. The episode explains why a flat piece of desert became so important to tanks, aircraft, artillery, and commanders trying to shape the battle south of Tobruk. Holding the airfield was far harder than reaching it, because the surrounding ridges, tracks, and approaches determined whether the ground could actually be secured. This episode shows how Crusader mixed mobility and fixed objectives, proving that even in a fast-moving armored campaign, certain places pulled the whole battle toward them. Produced by Trackpads.com.

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