Battle of Sidi Bou Zid (1943 AD)

Battle of Sidi Bou Zid (United States & Free France vs Germany) took place in 1943 AD during Tunisia campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1943 AD
• Date: 1943-02-17
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Tunisia campaign
• Side A: United States, Free France
• Side B: Germany
• Commanders (A): Lloyd Fredendall, Orlando Ward, John K. Waters (POW), Alphonse Juin
• Commanders (B): Hans-Jürgen von Arnim, Heinz Ziegler
• Casualties: approx. 2,546 killed 103 tanks≤ 1,000 casualties
• Outcome: German victory
• Coordinates: 34.867°, 9.483°

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