Was 88 AA Guns one of the key reasons for Rommel's success in North Africa campaign?

Answer 1

You have to know one thing, the key reason of the defeat of Rommel in North Africa is the fact that he was totally outnumbered :
- 1 to 7 for the men
- 1 to 9 for the fighters and the bombers
- 1 to 20 for the tanks
When Montgomery became the chief of the VIII Army, he said that he wouldn't attack if he didn't have a total equipment superiority.
Even if Rommel' tactical skills, German Pz III and IV, 88AA gun were better than the English ones, the German were not enough even to defend. Concerning the 88, it was the best gun of WWII. Normally, it was produced as an anti-air gun, but, to face the weakness of their anti-tank guns, the German used it as an anti-tank gun. This gun was even more effective as an anti-gun, he could destroy a tank with an 100mm armour 1,5 mile away. To that, the German used this gun for their new model of tanks Pz V Panther, Pz VI Tiger I and Pz VI Tiger II

Answer 2

Yes, Rommel used his tanks in such a way as to lure British tanks into range of his screen of anti-tank guns, including the dreaded 88's. These were quick firing, very accurate and the only gun that could penetrate the armour of the Matilda II. Although the gun looks quite exposed with a high profile, when dug in it was not so easy to see and for a while British tanks did not have a high explosive round to knock it out easily.

Answer 3

Hardly, since at the end of the day, Rommel was not successful in North Africa, being beaten at El Alamein and was eventually driven right out.

Answer 4

Yes it was ONE of this key weapons that made his success.
It was also his use of the mobility off the tank, his daring tactics and a also a bit off luck

Answer 5

No, it was his tanks