Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Bimberg, Edward L., 1919–
Tricolor over the Sahara : the desert battles of the Free French, 1940–1942 / by
Edward L. Bimberg.
p. cm.—(Contributions in military studies, ISSN 0883–6884 ; no. 217)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0–313–31654–6 (alk. paper)
1. World War, 1939–1945—Campaigns—Africa, North. 2. France combattante.
Armâé. I. Title. II. Series.
D766.82.B545 2002
940.54'23—dc21 2001040595

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Copyright © 2002 by Edward L. Bimberg

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be
reproduced, by any process or technique, without
the express written consent of the publisher.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2001040595

ISBN: 0-313-31654-6

ISSN: 0883–6884

First published in 2002

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