AP European History
The North African Campaign refers to a series of battles and military operations that took place during World War II in North Africa, primarily between the Axis powers, led by Germany and Italy, and the Allied forces. This campaign was crucial in determining control over the Suez Canal, oil fields in the Middle East, and was marked by significant battles such as El Alamein, which symbolized a turning point in the war. The campaign illustrated both continuity and change in warfare strategies and colonial ambitions during the Age of Global Conflict.