#281 - The Run for Tunis (Tunis by Christmas) - TWiE War on the Southern Front
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| Turns: | 23 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Allies |
| Second Side: | Axis |
Tunisia, Nov-Dec 1942: This scenario covers the initial Allied attempt to take Tunis from mid November to late Dec 1942. It starts on Nov 17th, when first contact was made between Allied forces rushing eastward and Axis units that were rushed to Tunisia from Sicily. The Allies tried a quick push to Bizerta, using the British 36th and 11th Infantry Brigades from the 78th Infantry Division, supported by an armored regiment from the British 6th Armored Division. Although this attack was unsuccessful it was quickly followed up by a more concerted and deliberate attack with US, British, and French forces. The scenario ends on Dec 31st, 1942. Historically the Allies halted their offense on Dec 26th after minimal progress was made after a month of tough fighting against Axis forces that continued to grow in strength as reinforcements flowed over from Sicily. Allied casualties were nearly 21,000 over this period.
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