They needed aggressive officers and troops that were better trained.
Kasserine Pass
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The 2 major British leaders in the victory in North Africa were Harold Alexander and Bernard Montgomery. In addition, Dwight Eisenhower was also involved. Historical documents are blurry on who is given credit, as the two primary sources of such documents are either British or American, and both countries wish to give their own leaders the greatest acclaim.
Kasserine Pass is a mountain pass in Tunisia in North Africa. During the early period of WWII, the American 34th Infantry Division [the Iowa National Guard], along with the British 78th Infantry Division were advancing eastward out of Algeria, in pursuit of German forces under command of General Erwin Rommel. On 19 February 1943, Rommel's forces counter-attacked the pursuing Allied forces, whose leading elements had "dug-in" [set up defensive positons] in the Kasserine Pass. Due to the combat experience of the Germans, their superior familiarity with the area, and the reletively inexperienced British and American forces, the Germans gave the Allies a fierce beating during that engagement. This battle was the first major failure for the Allies. However, they did quickly "get a grip," reorganized, and continued to put eastward pressure on Rommel's forces, driving them out of Tunisia.j3h.
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Kasserine Pass
Tunisia in north Africa.
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North American Leaders' Summit was created in 2005.
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It was the British-American Invasion of North Africa.
South America is closer to Africa.
At the Kasserine Pass in North Africa, the U.S. military learned critical lessons about the importance of effective coordination, leadership, and the need for better training and preparation for combat. The defeat highlighted flaws in command structure and intelligence, prompting a reevaluation of tactics and strategies. This experience ultimately led to significant improvements in U.S. military operations and organizational changes that contributed to future successes in World War II.
Americans first fought in World War II during the Battle of Kasserine Pass in Tunisia in February 1943. This battle marked the United States' first significant ground engagement against Axis forces in North Africa. Prior to this, American forces had participated in operations such as the defense of the Philippines, but Kasserine Pass was their first major confrontation in a coordinated offensive campaign. The battle highlighted the need for improved tactics and leadership among U.S. troops.
South Africa is East of the South American continent.
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Operation torch