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US Army's last stand at the Kasserine Pass

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US Army's last stand at the Kasserine Pass

17th February 1943: Survivors from the 168th Infantry Regiment attempt to make a last stand against a superior force

Feb 17
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A Sherman tank destroyed during the battle of the Kasserine Pass, one of 103 tanks from II Corps lost during the battle
Two destroyed Sherman tanks.

The U.S. Army's upset at Sidi Bou Zid was to continue for several days. In what became known as the Battle of the Kasserine Pass they suffered a major reverse as they were outmanouvred and outflanked by the veterans of 21st Panzer Division, urged on by Field Marshal Rommel.


Colonel Thomas D. Drake of the 168th Infantry1 was left in command of a mixed group of about 400 men. They were isolated from other U.S. units and were trying to make their way back to U.S. lines by walking across country. As they attempted to cross a road they were fired upon by a German motorised column coming up the road.

It was here that they had to make a last stand.

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