What was the Battle of Kasserine Pass?
Q: What was the Battle of Kasserine Pass?
A: The Battle of Kasserine Pass was a battle fought in Tunisia as part of the Tunisia Campaign. It took place from 19 February 1943 to 24 February 1943 and is remembered for being the first major battle between the Americans and Germans in World War Two.
Q: Who commanded the Axis forces?
A: The Axis forces were commanded by Erwin Rommel, mostly made up of Afrika Korps and Italian Centauro Armoured Division, with some divisions from the German 5th Panzer Army.
Q: Who led the American II Corps?
A: The American II Corps were led by Lloyd Fredendall.
Q: Who led the British 1st Army?
A: The British 1st Army was led by Kenneth Anderson.
Q: How did this battle affect American military organization?
A: This battle caused a change in American military organization, to better prepare them for war in North Africa. Major General Lloyd Fredendal was sent home to the United States after this battle.
Q: What happened at the beginning of this battle?
A: At the beginning of this battle, it was very costly for Americans who were forced to retreat 50 miles (80 km) from their starting position at Faid Pass.
Q: How did reinforcements help turn things around during this battle?
A: Reinforcements helped turn things around during this battle as they forced Rommel to retreat to better positions when they arrived on both sides - American and British reinforcements.
