<human>:  What was the Afrika Korps?
<bot>: The Afrika Korps was a German military unit that fought in North Africa during World War II. The Afrika Korps was commanded by General Erwin Rommel. The unit was originally created as a counter-offensive force, but it was later sent to North Africa to defend against the Allied invasion. The Afrika Korps fought in many battles in North Africa, including the Battle of El Alamein.