1942 ⟶ Battle for Longstop Hill Commences
The battle for "Longstop Hill" begins; a key position outsid...
Year
1937
1942
1943
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⛰️ Battle for Longstop Hill Commences
The battle for "Longstop Hill" begins; a key position outside Tunis, the Germans eventually take it and hold it until April.⟶
North AfricaTunisiaBattleGermanyMilitaryTerrainAxisWar
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⛰️ British Capture Longstop Hill in Tunisia
The British finally take "Longstop Hill" in Tunisia, a key position on the breakout road to Tunis.⟶
TunisiaAfricaBritishLongstop HillBattleNorth AfricaMilitaryVictory