Operation Crusader order of battle
This is the order of battle for the ground forces involved in Operation Crusader, a World War II battle between the British Commonwealth and the European Axis Powers of Germany and Italy in North Africa between 18 November – 30 December 1941. German and Italian forces. Panzer Group Africa. Panzer Group Africa commanded by "General der Panzertruppe" Erwin Rommel German Afrika Korps (commanded by "Generalleutnant" Ludwig Crüwell) Italian XXI Corps. Italian XXI Corps commanded by Lieutenant-General Enea Navarini