History of War

THE REAL ENEMY

Source: Stahlhelm (steel helmet) and dust goggles. They provided protection against enemy fire and the threat of nature

In Africa our real enemy is nature. Sandstorms are a constant danger. The worst kind of sandstorm is the Ghibli, which differs from the common sandstorm because of the direction from which it approaches and travels. It always strikes from the south, and within it temperatures can reach up to 60 degrees. If a Ghibli lasts throughout the day it can happen

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