Author

David Aldea

David Aldea is also the co-author of 5th Infantry Brigade in the Falklands (Leo Cooper, 2003) and has written numerous articles, including “Blood and Mud at Goose Green” (Military History Magazine, April 2002). He has also written “The Battle of Mersa Matruh” and “First Battle of Alamein” for Comando Supremo: Italy at War.

Articles
Siege of Tobruk: 19 November – 10 December, 1941

by David Aldea June 1, 2011
by David Aldea June 1, 2011

A detailed account of Italian Army Regio Esercito actions during the Siege of Tobruk between 19 November 1941 and 10 December, 1941.
Articles
Battle of Mersa Matruh

by David Aldea March 18, 2010
by David Aldea March 18, 2010

The Battle of Mersa Matruh occurred on 26-29 June 1942 and was the last significant victory for Rommel’s troops in North Africa.
Articles
First Battle of El Alamein (1-27 July 1942)

by David Aldea March 15, 2010
by David Aldea March 15, 2010

A detailed account of the first battle of El Alamein between Italian and German units against Commonwealth forces. Many first hand accounts are referenced.

Load More Posts