The 'Desert Rats' was a nickname for the soldiers of which Allied army during the North African campaign?
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Correct answer: The British 7th Armored Division
The British 7th Armored Division earned this nickname during the early stages of the Western Desert Campaign. They played a crucial role in the defeat of Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps.
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