STORIES: THE PATH OF DESTINIES

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November 25, 1942, part of the battle group «Blade» consisting of the US 1st Tank Battalion, attacked the German positions in the Chouigui Pass area. Tank Warfare: Chewy Gooey Pass After this raid, the battalion's tanks took defense at the pass. Tanks of C/1 tbn company captured the bridge near Tebourba and attacked the German airfield near Djedeida, destroying more than 20 aircraft and about 36 vehicles. Despite the stubborn resistance of the German forces and air support, the pass was captured by the forces of A/1 tbn company.

Italian forces defending the oasis retreated and took up positions in the nearby hills..

Tank Warfare: Operation Pugilist The main obstacle for continuing the offensive is the river in flood after rains.. Infantry of 8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry crossed Wadi Zigzaou and captured two small bridgeheads on the left bank: Ouerzi and Ksiba Ouest.

After a massive bombing and a fire assault, British forces consisting of 50th Northumberland Infantry Division and 50th Royal Tank Regiment launched an attack on the coastal part of the Mareth line fortifications.. Infantry of 8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry crossed Wadi Zigzaou and captured two small bridgeheads on the left bank: Ouerzi and Ksiba Ouest.The spring offensive of the British forces in Eastern Tunisia began with an attempt of a frontal breakthrough of the Mareth defensive line.