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When the Italian 5th and 10th Armies are gutted after Operation Compass, Hitler decides Africa isn't worth the hassle, and no German troops will be sent to Italian North Africa. Libya falls not long thereafter.

What happens now? Hitler IOTL sent the DAK to keep Italy in the war. So, how reluctant an ally is Italy after the loss of all its African possessions. Could Mussolini save face with Italian gains in Yugoslavia and (later on) in Greece?

Maybe he'll push for an invasion of Malta?

Does Germany need to start garrisoning Italy?

What is the effect of the addition of OTL Afrika Korps troops to the eastern front? Could these troops make a difference in the 1941 drive on Moscow (doubtful IMO), or the 1942 offensive in the Caucasus (somewhat more likely)?

What do the British do with the extra troops at their disposal? Start planning for an earlier invasion of Italy or France when the US joins in? Do the Pacific garrisons get reinforcements?

Lots of question, I know. :D
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