This organization was founded by Ralph Bagnold, who designed a sun compass used by this organization's Chevrolet trucks because the operation of a magnetic compass would be disrupted by deposits of iron ore.
This organization was founded by Ralph Bagnold, who designed a sun compass used by this organization's Chevrolet trucks because the operation of a magnetic compass would be disrupted by deposits of iron ore. Extensive areas of the Kalansho Sand Sea were mapped this organization, which was often based around the Jalo (*) oasis. Counting road traffic on the Via Balbia was an important mission of this organization, whose 'R' and 'T' patrols were made up of volunteers from New Zealand forces in the Middle East. The Italian "autosaharan" companies were meant to counter the actions of this group, which took heavy losses during Operation Agreement, a disastrous ► 1942 attack on Tobruk. For 10 points, name this British special forces unit that conducted raids behind enemy lines during the North African campaign of World War II.
This organization was founded by Ralph Bagnold, who designed a sun compass used by this organization's Chevrolet trucks because the operation of a magnetic compass would be disrupted by deposits of iron ore.
Long Range Desert Group (or LRDG)