Tunisia 1942-1943: World War 2 History
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Exploring Tunisia's role in World War II (1942-1943) through historical events, timelines, and personal stories. #WW2Tunisia
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Join us for a roundtable on the opening stages of the Tunisia Campaign in WWII (Nov 1942–May 1943), from Medenine and the Mareth Line to Kasserine and Medjez el Bab, exploring key commanders and events.
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Join us for a roundtable on the opening stages of the Tunisia Campaign in WWII (Nov 1942–May 1943), from Medenine and the Mareth Line to Kasserine and Medjez el Bab, exploring key commanders and events.
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
Join us for a roundtable on the opening stages of the Tunisia Campaign in WWII (Nov 1942–May 1943), from Medenine and the Mareth Line to Kasserine and Medjez el Bab, exploring key commanders and events.
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
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📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
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November 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Join us for a roundtable on the opening stages of the Tunisia Campaign in WWII (Nov 1942–May 1943), from Medenine and the Mareth Line to Kasserine and Medjez el Bab, exploring key commanders and events.
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
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📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
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Photo: A Panzer IV Ausf.G from 8.Pz.Rgt.710 Pz.Div. in The Kasserine area of Tunisia.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Photo: A Panzer IV Ausf.G from 8.Pz.Rgt.710 Pz.Div. in The Kasserine area of Tunisia.
A knocked out semovente da 47/32 in Tunisia with the grave of its crew after engaging British forces.
1943
1943
October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A knocked out semovente da 47/32 in Tunisia with the grave of its crew after engaging British forces.
1943
1943
WWII Uncovered: Who Dares Wins – The French SAS Squadron in Tunisia https://open.substack.com/pub/ww2tunisiahistory/p/wwii-uncovered-who-dares-wins-the
October 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
WWII Uncovered: Who Dares Wins – The French SAS Squadron in Tunisia https://open.substack.com/pub/ww2tunisiahistory/p/wwii-uncovered-who-dares-wins-the
Destroyed British tank in Tunisia. Translated “American Tank, English crew, Italian bullet”.
October 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Destroyed British tank in Tunisia. Translated “American Tank, English crew, Italian bullet”.
In February 1943, a column of Italian armored reconnaissance vehicles entered Gafsa. Leading were two Ansaldo AB41s, followed by two modified Horch cars. The unit belonged to the Cavallieggeri di Monferrato regiment, attached to the 131st Centauro Armored Division.
October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In February 1943, a column of Italian armored reconnaissance vehicles entered Gafsa. Leading were two Ansaldo AB41s, followed by two modified Horch cars. The unit belonged to the Cavallieggeri di Monferrato regiment, attached to the 131st Centauro Armored Division.
A little taste of the full video coming very soon from our discussion!
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October 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A little taste of the full video coming very soon from our discussion!
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Every now and then, our small group of Tunisian WWII enthusiasts meets to talk about Operation Torch, share discoveries, and plan future trips. Last Sunday we met at the Majestic Hotel in Tunis—once HQ for Germans, later Americans. Mid-November event coming soon!
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Every now and then, our small group of Tunisian WWII enthusiasts meets to talk about Operation Torch, share discoveries, and plan future trips. Last Sunday we met at the Majestic Hotel in Tunis—once HQ for Germans, later Americans. Mid-November event coming soon!
Battle of Tunisia (1942–1943) | The Allies’ Final Push in North Africa
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Battle of Tunisia (1942–1943) | The Allies’ Final Push in North Africa
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Tunisia 🇹🇳 during World War II, 🇬🇧 Defence Attaché Lt. Col. Nicholas Woods tells the story of the British Ambassador’s residence and how we commemorate the sacrifices made during that time.
October 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Tunisia 🇹🇳 during World War II, 🇬🇧 Defence Attaché Lt. Col. Nicholas Woods tells the story of the British Ambassador’s residence and how we commemorate the sacrifices made during that time.
Churchill Mk III tank and Bersaglieri in Tunisia 1943, During the operation ochsenkopf , bersaglieri were included in the division monteuffel
October 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Churchill Mk III tank and Bersaglieri in Tunisia 1943, During the operation ochsenkopf , bersaglieri were included in the division monteuffel
An Opel Blitz truck from the propaganda section drives through the streets of Tunis, spreading its message.
Tunis, 1943.
Tunis, 1943.
October 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
An Opel Blitz truck from the propaganda section drives through the streets of Tunis, spreading its message.
Tunis, 1943.
Tunis, 1943.
Panzer III L in Tunisia
October 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Panzer III L in Tunisia
Rhodesians of the Royal Fusiliers in Tunisia, January 1, 1943.
October 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Rhodesians of the Royal Fusiliers in Tunisia, January 1, 1943.
Luftwaffe reporters meet with Tunisian defense groups.
October 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Luftwaffe reporters meet with Tunisian defense groups.
Tiger I #121 from 1.Kompanie s.Pz. Abt. 501 attached to 5th Panzer Army in Tunisia in North Africa in 1943
October 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Tiger I #121 from 1.Kompanie s.Pz. Abt. 501 attached to 5th Panzer Army in Tunisia in North Africa in 1943
Free French Chad troops in Tunisia inspected by General Phillippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque near Zagouran, Tunisia.
May 19th 1943
May 19th 1943
October 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Free French Chad troops in Tunisia inspected by General Phillippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque near Zagouran, Tunisia.
May 19th 1943
May 19th 1943
Commander of a New Zealand Stuart Mk. 1 (M3 Light Tank) from the 2nd NZ Divisional Cavalry Regiment scans the desert horizon in North Africa - August 1942
The driver's and bow gunner's hatches are open to the max to provide ventilation to cool down the tank's interior.
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The driver's and bow gunner's hatches are open to the max to provide ventilation to cool down the tank's interior.
LIFE Magazine Archives
October 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Commander of a New Zealand Stuart Mk. 1 (M3 Light Tank) from the 2nd NZ Divisional Cavalry Regiment scans the desert horizon in North Africa - August 1942
The driver's and bow gunner's hatches are open to the max to provide ventilation to cool down the tank's interior.
LIFE Magazine Archives
The driver's and bow gunner's hatches are open to the max to provide ventilation to cool down the tank's interior.
LIFE Magazine Archives
1943 US soldiers hitch a ride on a captured German Sd. Kfz. 233 in Tunisia.
October 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
1943 US soldiers hitch a ride on a captured German Sd. Kfz. 233 in Tunisia.
Churchill Mk III’s with the 25th Army Tank Brigade near Ksar Mezouar, Tunisia - 28 February 1943
IWM - Bourne (Sgt) Photographer
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IWM - Bourne (Sgt) Photographer
IWM NA 911 WWP-PD
October 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Churchill Mk III’s with the 25th Army Tank Brigade near Ksar Mezouar, Tunisia - 28 February 1943
IWM - Bourne (Sgt) Photographer
IWM NA 911 WWP-PD
IWM - Bourne (Sgt) Photographer
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US Soldier in Tunisia uses his helmet shell for washing in early 1943
LIFE Magazine Archives - Eliot Elisofon Photographer WWP-PD
LIFE Magazine Archives - Eliot Elisofon Photographer WWP-PD
October 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
US Soldier in Tunisia uses his helmet shell for washing in early 1943
LIFE Magazine Archives - Eliot Elisofon Photographer WWP-PD
LIFE Magazine Archives - Eliot Elisofon Photographer WWP-PD
The Day the Flying Fortress Fell: A B-17, the Luftwaffe—and Tunisia’s Resistance open.substack.com/pub/ww2tunis...
The Day the Flying Fortress Fell: A B-17, the Luftwaffe—and Tunisia’s Resistance
A B-17 Crash, the Luftwaffe’s Encounter, and Tunisia’s Forgotten Resistance
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October 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The Day the Flying Fortress Fell: A B-17, the Luftwaffe—and Tunisia’s Resistance open.substack.com/pub/ww2tunis...
GIs with the 9th Infantry Division advance in Bizerte Tunisia - May 8, 1943
The M3 Lee in the background is with the 751st Tank Battalion
British, Commonwealth, Free French, and US troops fought to liberate Bizerte from the Axis, most of the civilians fled to the countryside or to Tunis.
The M3 Lee in the background is with the 751st Tank Battalion
British, Commonwealth, Free French, and US troops fought to liberate Bizerte from the Axis, most of the civilians fled to the countryside or to Tunis.
October 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
GIs with the 9th Infantry Division advance in Bizerte Tunisia - May 8, 1943
The M3 Lee in the background is with the 751st Tank Battalion
British, Commonwealth, Free French, and US troops fought to liberate Bizerte from the Axis, most of the civilians fled to the countryside or to Tunis.
The M3 Lee in the background is with the 751st Tank Battalion
British, Commonwealth, Free French, and US troops fought to liberate Bizerte from the Axis, most of the civilians fled to the countryside or to Tunis.
Tiger I from s.Pz.Abt 504, captured by the British in Tunisia.
October 16, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Tiger I from s.Pz.Abt 504, captured by the British in Tunisia.