I have read about the topic, but not specifically about it. It is obviously mentioned in most books that cover the NA Campaign. I was just mentioning that i had a book that specifically deals with that particular battle, so upon reading it i'll have some hard facts to present.

And wouldnt rain help while racing across sand? I've seen shows on TV about survival etc and one of the common things to do when a vehicle is stuck in sand is to wet the sand around the tires to give them more grip.

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