HSG Welcome to Africa - Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

24 February, 1941 On the road to El Agheila, Libya Rommel was in a hurry to see what the British could do. As soon as the 5th Light Division was on shore with their boots still wet he sent the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion into action. He ordered them to see where the British forces were and how strong they were. They immediately started aggressive patrols to see what they could learn of the British forces and their defenses. During the first encounter the German and British recon forces felt each other out.