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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.

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.

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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