On 12 May 1943 , with the capitulation of the German forces in North Africa , he was taken prisoner by the British .
In February 1943 he returned to Africa as commander of the Afrika Korps .
On 12 May 1943 , with the capitulation of the German forces in Africa   , he was taken prisoner by the British .
In February 1943 he returned to Africa as commander of the Afrika Korps .