Desert Rats 1940-42

The 7th Armored Division was an armored division of the British Army that saw distinguished active service during World War II, where its exploits in the Western Desert Campaign gained it the Desert Rats nickname. This exciting new wargame centers on the battles of this distinguished division. The Italian attack on Egypt in 1940 opened the new front of World War II. Over the next three years, north Africa's deserts became a place of many fiece battles. Joining the action by the German troops provided the Axis some momentary success. But the Allies weren't willing to give up an inititive and lead further counterattacks. Game contains the following scenarios: Compas I, II, Rommel's Attack, "Brevity", "Battleaxe", "Crusader", and Gazala.