The first two years of the war in North Africa were characterized by chronic supply shortages and transport problems. Over 250,000 German and Italian troops were taken as prisoners of war, including most of the Afrika Korps.īackground Western Desert The battle opened with initial success by the German and Italian forces but the massive supply interdiction efforts led to the decisive defeat of the Axis. The Allies consisted of British Imperial Forces, including a Greek contingent, with American and French corps. The Tunisian campaign (also known as the Battle of Tunisia) was a series of battles that took place in Tunisia during the North African campaign of the Second World War, between Axis and Allied forces from 17 November 1942 to.
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