1943 ⟶ Rommel's Counter-Attack in Tunisia Begins

Rommel launches a counter-attack against the Americans in we...
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🐪 Rommel's Forces Advance in Libya

The northern wing of Rommel's forces take Derna, on the Libyan coast. The southern wing moves toward Mechili, and takes it on the 8th.⟶
Rommel's Forces Advance in Libya (1941)
North AfricaLibyaDesert WarAfrika KorpsRommelMilitary CampaignAxis Powers

🏜️ Rommel Defeats 'Brevity' Counter-Attack

Rommel defeats a counter-attack, "Brevity", at Halfaya Pass. The two sides trade alternating control of Fort Capuzzo and Halfaya Pass.⟶
North AfricaRommelMilitary OperationsBattle of Halfaya PassDesert WarfareWorld War II

🇩🇪 Rommel Recaptures Benghazi

Rommel's Afrika Korps recaptures Benghazi, Libya in his drive east. For the next few months, the two sides will rest and rearm.⟶
North AfricaAfrika KorpsRommelBenghaziMilitary CampaignLibya

🇩🇪 Rommel's Offensive Stalls at El Alamein

Rommel begins an attack around El Alamein, but by September he is back to his original lines.⟶
North AfricaEl AlameinRommelAfrika KorpsDesert WarAxis PowersMilitary CampaignDefensive ActionFrontline

⚔️ 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⟶
Rommel's Counter-Attack in Tunisia Begins (1943)
RommelNorth AfricaTunisiaBattle of Kasserine Passmilitary campaignAxis forcesWWII

↩️ American Troops Retreat in Tunisia

inexperienced American troops are soon forced to retreat.⟶
American Troops Retreat in Tunisia (1943)
North AfricaTunisiamilitaryAmerican forcesBattle of Kasserine PassdefeatWWII