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Erwin Rommel
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Erwin Rommel

Erwin Rommel (1891-1944) was a German field marshal who gained fame as a tank commander in the Fall of France in 1940 and then as the commander of the Afrika Korps in North Africa, where he gained numerous victories. Known as the 'Desert...
Colonization of Africa - Summary on a Map
Video by Geo History

Colonization of Africa - Summary on a Map

Let's look at a map and see a summary of the different phases of exploration, conquests and colonization of African territories by European powers, beginning from the mid-15th century. Chapter 00:00 Trade routes 00:37 Portuguese rule...
Siege of Tobruk
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Siege of Tobruk

The siege of the port of Tobruk in Libya (April to Dec 1941) by Axis forces during the Second World War (1939-45) lasted 242 days and became a symbol of Allied resistance. Besieged by land but still supplied by sea, Tobruk was of vital strategic...
Roman Trade with Africa DOCUMENTARY
Video by Kings and Generals

Roman Trade with Africa DOCUMENTARY

We are continuing our new animated historical documentary series on the Roman trade and economy with a video on the trade with Africa. Previously we have covered the Roman trade with India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDTaOOVbxLs and the...
Battle of Gazala
Article by Mark Cartwright

Battle of Gazala - Rommel's Greatest Victory

The Battle of Gazala in Libya in May-June 1942 was a decisive victory for German and Italian forces led by General Erwin Rommel (1891-1944) against British, Commonwealth, and Free French forces during the Western Desert Campaigns (Jun 1940...
Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History #16
Video by CrashCourse

Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History #16

In which John Green teaches you about Sub-Saharan Africa! So, what exactly was going on there? It turns out, it was a lot of trade, converting to Islam, visits from Ibn Battuta, trade, beautiful women, trade, some impressive architecture...
Mansa Musa I
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Mansa Musa I - The Richest Man in History?

Mansa Musa I was the ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa from 1312 to 1337. Controlling territories rich in gold and copper, and monopolising trade between the north and interior of the continent, Mali grew extremely wealthy. Mansa Musa...
Estado da India
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Estado da India

The Estado da India (1505-1961) was the name the Portuguese gave to that part of their empire which stretched from India to East Asia. However, in its widest sense, the name includes all Portuguese colonies east of the Cape of Good Hope and...
Kingdom of Luba
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Kingdom of Luba

The Kingdom of Luba, located in central Africa, thrived from the 15th to 19th century CE and was the first such state in the Congo basin. Skills in ironworking and trade along the Lualaba river in such metals as copper permitted the Luba...
The Wolof Empire - West Africa 1300-1800S
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The Wolof Empire - West Africa 1300-1800S

The Wolof Empire of West Africa. Support me, thank you! https://www.patreon.com/AfricNetwork?... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/africnetwork/ facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Africnetwork... Twitter - https://twitter.com/AfricNetwork...
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