The Battle of Kasserine Pass

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This paper analyzes the Battle of Kasserine Pass, which was the first time inexperienced American soldiers came up against German soldiers, in World War II. The paper describes the history of the battles in Kasserine Pass and the actions of the American, the British and the German troops. It discusses the effects of the battle on the American soldiers and the outcome. It then describes some of the lessons they learned that aided them in eventually winning the war.

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"Rommel was impressed by the abundance and speed of American equipment, supplies, and reinforcements that had appeared, and he questioned the strength of his foe. As a cautious effort, Rommel withdrew his forces to the Eastern Dorsal and prepared for an anticipated Allied counteroffensive. A massive British and US air attack on Kasserine Pass quickened his retreat, brutalizing the German forces. Two days later, Kasserine Pass was back under Allied Forces control, which was shortly followed by Rommel being relieved of his command (Rife, 1998/1999)."

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