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Kasserine Pass
Allied Victory!!
The Battle of the Kasserine Pass took place at the end of February of 1943. The weather was winter-like with high winds and cold temperatures.
The major battle fought in North Africa from February 14-22, 1943, was the Battle of Kasserine Pass. This battle marked the first significant engagement between American and German forces during World War II. The Allies faced challenges due to inexperience, and the German forces, led by General Erwin Rommel, achieved initial successes. However, the battle ultimately provided valuable lessons for the U.S. military, leading to improvements in their tactics and strategies in subsequent engagements.
American general's answer 'NUTS' to the German order for allied forces to surrender
Kasserine Pass
Battle of the Kasserine Pass happened on 1943-02-25.
On land: Kasserine Pass in Africa. On the Ocean: the Battle of the Atlantic against the U-boats.
The German army failed to force a U.S. surrender.
Allied Victory!!
The Battle of the Kasserine Pass took place at the end of February of 1943. The weather was winter-like with high winds and cold temperatures.
The major battle fought in North Africa from February 14-22, 1943, was the Battle of Kasserine Pass. This battle marked the first significant engagement between American and German forces during World War II. The Allies faced challenges due to inexperience, and the German forces, led by General Erwin Rommel, achieved initial successes. However, the battle ultimately provided valuable lessons for the U.S. military, leading to improvements in their tactics and strategies in subsequent engagements.
The Battle of El Alamein was fought in the deserts of North Africa and is considered one of the decisive victories of World War Two. This battle was fought between British General Montgomery and the German's General Rommel. The Allied victory at El Alamein led to the retreat of Hitler's Afrika Korps and the German surrender in North Africa in May 1943.
American general's answer 'NUTS' to the German order for allied forces to surrender
It started in February 14, 1943! Yes valentines day
France's surrender occurred several years prior to the Bulge. The French government reached agreement with German in July of 1940. The Battle of the Bulge began in December of 1944.
General Anthony McAuliffe, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, famously replied "Nuts" when asked to surrender by the German forces.