Chronology of World War II
Axis reserves hold up British advance
Tuesday, April 6, 1943 www.onwar.com

British artillery fires in the desertIn Tunisia... In the morning, following the silent advance of the British 4th Indian Division during the night, a follow-up attack is launched. It proves poorly coordinated and draws in the Axis reserve (the German 15th Panzer and 90th Light Divisions) during the day.


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