1943 ⟶ Allies Squeeze Germans in Tunisia
Allies continue to squeeze the Germans into the corner of Tu...
Year
1943
🤏 Allies Squeeze Germans in Tunisia
Allies continue to squeeze the Germans into the corner of Tunisia.⟶
North AfricaTunisiaAllied ForcesGerman ArmyMilitary CampaignAxis DefeatStrategic EncirclementFinal Offensive
⚔️ Rommel's Counter-Attack in Tunisia Begins
Rommel launches a counter-attack against the Americans in western Tunisia; he takes Sidi Bouzid and Gafsa. The Battle of the Kasserine Pass begins⟶
RommelNorth AfricaTunisiaBattle of Kasserine Passmilitary campaignAxis forcesWWII
🛡️ Patton's Tanks Enter Gafsa, Tunisia
General George S. Patton leads his tanks of II Corps into Gafsa, Tunisia.⟶
North AfricaTunisiaTank WarfareII CorpsUS ArmyGeneral PattonMilitary CampaignAfrika Korps
🇺🇸 American Tanks Defeat Germans at El Guettar
American tanks defeat the Germans at the Battle of El Guettar in Tunisia.⟶
North AfricaTunisiaEl GuettarTank BattleUS ArmyGerman ArmyMilitary VictoryTactical Success
🚩 British Breakthrough Threatens German Army
The British break through the Mareth line in southern Tunisia, threatening the whole German army. The Germans move north.⟶
North AfricaTunisiaMareth LineBritish ArmyGerman ArmyMilitary CampaignTactical RetreatAxis Defeat
⚔️ Allies Close in on Germans in Tunis Area
Allies close in on the cornered Germans in the Tunis area.⟶
TunisAfricaGermanyAlliesBattleNorth AfricaMilitaryVictorySiege