On June 20, 1942, Marshal Rommel attacked Tobruk in Libya. How could this happen? Why did the British, having a twofold advantage in strength, fail to defend this fortified fortress? And in November 1942, the Allies landed in North Africa. They had great strength, but progress was painfully slow, and every kilometer of the journey was abundantly watered with blood. One theater of war, but two different wars... For what reason? This is described in the works of Samuel W. Mitcham and David Rolfe.