In the early days of World War II , the Axis and the Allies fought each other across the vast and inhospitable North African desert. For many Commonwealth soldiers serving in North Africa during the early years of World War II, this recruitment notice was their introduction to the elite Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). Advertisement'The finest of all units serving in the desert'Imperial War MuseumWhen it came to weapons, an LRDG patrol was stacked. It was the combination of stealth, endurance, and firepower that made LRDG patrols so effective.As far as missions, LRDG patrols scouted the Axis coastal highways and provided critical intelligence to Allied commanders. LRDG patrols provided means of infiltration and exfiltration to the newly established SAS as it wreaked havoc on the Axis' rear echelons.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 28, 2020 15:00 UTC