A term that describes the rapid, overwhelming attacks of German tanks against stationary ground troops. These were very effective in the German invasion of Europe in 1939-1940.
The Allied codename for the invasion of North Africa
A North Central African country just east of Algeria. Tunisia was the site of the majority of North African fighting in Operation Torch.
A Northwest African country directly south of Spain. It was used as a landing site by westernmost Torch units.
A North Central African country located between Morocco and Tunisia. It was a major landing area for Torch and the kickoff point for the attack on German-held Tunisia
Term for German-allied French forces.
The narrow opening between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
A Nickname for the U.S. First Infantry Battalion.
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