The only reason to “consult” Rommel and Montgomery, is to study the routes of attack/defense each side used and compare those to the current road nets of the two countries. And to adjust their operations to match their (Egypt’s) current capabilities.
“.... their (Egypt’s) current capabilities. ….”
Is to probably to have all their tanks break down at the border.
There’s probably little they can do to stop Egypt’s initial incursion. I suppose if I were eh Libyans, I would be looking for ways to interfere with their supply lines.
That’s an excellent point.
Patton studied the routes/roads taken in France by the Normans.
The only reason to “consult” Rommel and Montgomery, is to study the routes of attack/defense each side used and compare those to the current road nets of the two countries. And to adjust their operations to match their (Egypt’s) current capabilities.
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I did read some books about North African campaign during WW2...
El Alamein and Tobruk...I do remember those battles...