Which North African campaign commander was known as the 'Desert Fox' and led the German Afrika Korps?
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Correct answer: Erwin Rommel
Erwin Rommel earned his nickname for his tactical brilliance and surprise maneuvers in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts. Although an Axis general, he gained a measure of respect from Allied commanders for his chivalrous conduct of war.
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