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4 unusual facts about Asia Korps


Asia Korps

In April, the 300th Flying Detachment ("Pasha") was stationed in Beersheba with 14 Rumpler C.I aircraft.

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Following Ottoman defeats in the Battle of Beersheba and Third Battle of Gaza in late October, the Yildirim Army Group was diverted to prevent further collapse in Palestine.

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The Flying Detachment was subsequently stationed in El Arish and Bir El 'Abd.

Bergmann MG 15nA machine gun

The majority of MG-15nA weapons were actually delivered to the Eastern and Palestine fronts where the German Asia Korps made the most significant use of the gun.



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