The North Africa campaign was the first major U.S. offensive in World War II, taking place in Libya, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia. Operation Torch, launched in November 1942, involved three ...
The desert war began in 1940, as Italy pushed into Egypt and Britain struck back across Libya. This video explores the first clashes in North Africa, setting the stage for a long and brutal campaign.
The Battle of Kasserine Pass in February 1943 was the first significant engagement between German and U.S. forces in World War II. The fight delivered a harsh reality check to U.S. military leaders.