Chronology of World War II
Axis rearguard holds up British advance
Saturday, March 27, 1943 www.onwar.com

German armored column on the moveIn Tunisia... A hastily constructed Axis defensive front around El Hamma holds the advancing British until retreating Axis infantry from the Mareth Line escape toward Wadi Akarit. There is a new American attack near Fondouk.

In the Atlantic... The British escort carrier Dasher is lost as a result of an accidental explosion.
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