Armored Probe at Sidi-Nsir DTO (id:#63557)

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Sidi-Nsir, Tunisia 1942-11-21 (14 others)

Overview:

On November 8th 9142, Operation Torch drew French North Africa into war as the Allied landings in Morocco and Algeria compelled the first axis troops to enter Tunisia. On the 19th, a first engagement took place between the French, supported by some other Allied units, and the Germans, to the southwest of Tunis. Some others broke out while the Axis tried to widen their territory and thus, protect Rommel's rearguard retreating through Libya. Sometimes, the French Armee d'Afrique had to stand alone. In the north, at Sidi-Nsir, a strongpoint of the 15eme Regiment de Tirailleurs Senegalais was covering the road through a narrow pass. On the 21st, coming from Mateur, an Italo-German column supported by several Semovente tested the waters. An attack began around 1100, just after the arrival of several 47mm guns and armored cars of the 4eme RCA.

Defender: French (Reinforced elements of the II/15eme Regiment de Tirailleurs Senegalais and of the 4eme Regiment de Chasseurs d' Afrique)  

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