Daily life in the #WWII desert campaigns was tough. Scorching days and freezing nights, bugs and sandstorms, all topped off with the usual dangers of combat such as mines, gunfire, and air attacks. The desert theatre was also unique for the almost total absence of civilian involvement; who else would choose to be there? These harsh conditions did ensure some camaraderie developed as everyone faced the double challenge of surviving the war and whatever the desert could throw at them. It was, in all, monotonous, frustrating, and dangerous. 🧵#HistoryFacts #WW2

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