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- wneled (William Ledbury)
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- Numerous.
- Location of story:听
- U.K., ALgeria, Tunisia and Central Europe.
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- Army
- Article ID:听
- A3013507
- Contributed on:听
- 17 September 2004
The enemy had launched a decisive tank attack upon the U.S. 11 Corps as a result of which they had been successful in breaking through the Kasserine Pass in the Thula Valley, to the South of our position. As a result, both the 5th Hampshires and our 155 Battery were caused much tension and danger throughout the night of 25th/26th February.Colonel-Gen.Erwin Rommel had only been appointed to the command of the entire Axis Forces in North Africa (Army Group Africa) on 21st February whilst Gen. Jurgen von Arnim was in command in the North.Rommel however, had his own plan, which was rejected, apart from that, he and von Arnim did not see 'eye-to-eye'therefore
Rommel was replaced by von Arnim.
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