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WW2 The Battle of Kasserine Pass
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The Battle of Kasserine Pass, fought from February 19 to February 25, 1943, was a critical engagement in North Africa during World War II and marked the first major clash between American forces and the experienced German Afrika Korps under Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The battle took place in western Tunisia at a strategic mountain pass where inexperienced and poorly coordinated Allied troops faced a well-executed offensive by German and Italian forces. Rommel aimed to exploit the Allies' weak defenses, break through their lines, and disrupt supply routes. The battle highlighted significant deficiencies in American command, tactics, and logistics, leading to heavy losses and chaotic retreats. • Despite initial successes, Rommel’s offensive stalled due to stiffening Allied resistance, logistical challenges, and the arrival of reinforcements. The Allies, including American, British, and French troops, regrouped under improved leadership and began to close the gaps in their lines. The battle ultimately ended with the Axis forces withdrawing, unable to capitalize on their early gains. Though the Allies suffered significant casualties and equipment losses, the experience at Kasserine Pass served as a harsh but invaluable lesson for the American military. It prompted rapid improvements in leadership, training, and coordination, which contributed to later successes in North Africa and the eventual defeat of Axis forces in the region during the Tunisian campaign. #WW2 #KasserinePass #NorthAfricaCampaign #Rommel #USArmy
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