Chronology of World War II
British 8th Army closes in on Mareth Line
Tuesday, March 16, 1943 www.onwar.com

British 8th Army troops in TunisaIn Tunisia... The British 8th Army becomes involved in skirmishes on the approaches to the Mareth Line as it prepares for a full-scale attack on the Axis position.


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