Germany wanted to try to invade north Africa because there was lots of oil in the Middle East and in Egypt. This could not be done because by the time they were situating themselves to try and take North Africa Britain had swooped in and began fight back at Germany.
Quote:
"Which would your men rather be, Tired or Dead?"- Erwin Rommel
Question
What would be the outcome if Germany managed to get across the Mediterranean and take North Africa?