North African Campaign

The North African Campaign, also known as the Desert War, of World War II took place in the North African desert during 1940-1943.

Tunisia Campaign

Though Rommel was now pincered between American and Commonwealth forces, he did manage to stall the allies with a series of defensive operations, most notably with the Battle of the Kasserine Pass, but he was flanked, outmanned and outgunned. After shattering the Axis defense on the Mareth Line, the allies managed to squeeze Axis forces until resistance in Africa ended with the surrender of over 275,000 prisoners of war.

Related Topics:
Battle of the Kasserine Pass - Mareth Line - Prisoners of war

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