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Battle of Mareth Line
1943 • Südtunesien Durchbruch

The British Army in Tunisia 1943 A 25-pdr field gun in action at night during the assault on the Mareth line, 30 March 1943.
Author: No 2 Army Film & Photographic Unit, Palmer (Sgt)License:PD
Historical Overview
Breaking the "African Maginot Line".
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
UK
- Commander: B. Montgomery
- Strength: 160000
- Casualties: ca. 4.000
Axis (DE/IT)
- Commander: Giovanni Messe
- Strength: 80000
- Casualties: ca. 6.000
Strategic Context
Encirclement of Axis forces in Tunisia.
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