Tunisia 1942-1943: World War 2 History
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Exploring Tunisia's role in World War II (1942-1943) through historical events, timelines, and personal stories. #WW2Tunisia
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During the Battle of El Guettar, Tunisia, in April 1943, a U.S. Army combat engineer was seen placing several half-pound cans of TNT explosive under an abandoned German Tiger tank.
By placing explosives under the Tiger tank, the engineer ensured that it could not be recovered or used by the Axis
By placing explosives under the Tiger tank, the engineer ensured that it could not be recovered or used by the Axis
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
During the Battle of El Guettar, Tunisia, in April 1943, a U.S. Army combat engineer was seen placing several half-pound cans of TNT explosive under an abandoned German Tiger tank.
By placing explosives under the Tiger tank, the engineer ensured that it could not be recovered or used by the Axis
By placing explosives under the Tiger tank, the engineer ensured that it could not be recovered or used by the Axis
Knocked out M3 Gun Motor Carriages in Tunisia February 1943
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Knocked out M3 Gun Motor Carriages in Tunisia February 1943
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Two Russian soldiers overseeing the iventory of Mauser K98's from the defeated German army. Note the MG34 machine guns who stand up against each other. Do you want to have one?
November 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Two Russian soldiers overseeing the iventory of Mauser K98's from the defeated German army. Note the MG34 machine guns who stand up against each other. Do you want to have one?
Destroyed Panzer 4 Ausf. F of Panzer-Abteilung 190 near Mateur in Tunisia, late 1942.
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Destroyed Panzer 4 Ausf. F of Panzer-Abteilung 190 near Mateur in Tunisia, late 1942.
A crew from the 16th/5th Lancers, 6th Armoured Division, clean the gun barrel of their Crusader tank at El Aroussa in Tunisia. 1943.
November 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A crew from the 16th/5th Lancers, 6th Armoured Division, clean the gun barrel of their Crusader tank at El Aroussa in Tunisia. 1943.
An American soldier inspects a wrecked German PzKW IV tank after battle of El Guettar.
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
An American soldier inspects a wrecked German PzKW IV tank after battle of El Guettar.
Ground crew servicing Supermarine Spitfire Mark VB, ER676 'HT-E', of No. 154 Squadron RAF in its dispersal at Souk el Khemis ('Victoria'), Tunisia. The aircraft failed to return from a mission escorting American B-25s to Tunis the following day.
Colour and Description by RJM
Colour and Description by RJM
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ground crew servicing Supermarine Spitfire Mark VB, ER676 'HT-E', of No. 154 Squadron RAF in its dispersal at Souk el Khemis ('Victoria'), Tunisia. The aircraft failed to return from a mission escorting American B-25s to Tunis the following day.
Colour and Description by RJM
Colour and Description by RJM
Tiger Ausf. H1 outflanked by a Panzer III Ausf. N probably in Tunisia.
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Tiger Ausf. H1 outflanked by a Panzer III Ausf. N probably in Tunisia.
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Interested in the Tunisian Campaign (1942–43)? Share documents, photos, maps & field discoveries with researchers and enthusiasts from Medjez el-Bab to Kasserine and the Mareth Line.
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Interested in the Tunisian Campaign (1942–43)? Share documents, photos, maps & field discoveries with researchers and enthusiasts from Medjez el-Bab to Kasserine and the Mareth Line.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
📣 Join the WW2 Tunisia History WhatsApp Community!
Interested in the Tunisian Campaign (1942–43)? Share documents, photos, maps & field discoveries with researchers and enthusiasts from Medjez el-Bab to Kasserine and the Mareth Line.
🔗 https://chat.whatsapp.com/ESpcPlD57zI3qXUPXq6G5I
Interested in the Tunisian Campaign (1942–43)? Share documents, photos, maps & field discoveries with researchers and enthusiasts from Medjez el-Bab to Kasserine and the Mareth Line.
🔗 https://chat.whatsapp.com/ESpcPlD57zI3qXUPXq6G5I
Original colour photo of a burned out PzKpfw VI Tiger tank, taken in 1943 during the North African Campaign.
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Original colour photo of a burned out PzKpfw VI Tiger tank, taken in 1943 during the North African Campaign.
Sherman III crew greets a Valentine Mk IX crew during the link-up of the British 1st and 8th Armies at Bouficha, Tunisia - 14 May 1943
Elvin (Sgt) Photographer
IWM NA 2921 WWP-PD
Elvin (Sgt) Photographer
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November 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Sherman III crew greets a Valentine Mk IX crew during the link-up of the British 1st and 8th Armies at Bouficha, Tunisia - 14 May 1943
Elvin (Sgt) Photographer
IWM NA 2921 WWP-PD
Elvin (Sgt) Photographer
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Highlights from Saturday, 15 Nov at Dar Ben Achour! 🏛️
WW2 Tunisia Explorers revisited the early Tunisia Campaign (1942–43) with historians, rare maps, and stories.
Thanks to Slim Menzli, speakers & guests for keeping history alive! #WW2 #TunisiaHistory
WW2 Tunisia Explorers revisited the early Tunisia Campaign (1942–43) with historians, rare maps, and stories.
Thanks to Slim Menzli, speakers & guests for keeping history alive! #WW2 #TunisiaHistory
November 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Highlights from Saturday, 15 Nov at Dar Ben Achour! 🏛️
WW2 Tunisia Explorers revisited the early Tunisia Campaign (1942–43) with historians, rare maps, and stories.
Thanks to Slim Menzli, speakers & guests for keeping history alive! #WW2 #TunisiaHistory
WW2 Tunisia Explorers revisited the early Tunisia Campaign (1942–43) with historians, rare maps, and stories.
Thanks to Slim Menzli, speakers & guests for keeping history alive! #WW2 #TunisiaHistory
Join us for a roundtable on the opening stages of the Tunisia Campaign in WWII (Nov 1942–May 1943), from Medenine and the Mareth Line to Kasserine and Medjez el Bab, exploring key commanders and events.
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
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📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
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November 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Join us for a roundtable on the opening stages of the Tunisia Campaign in WWII (Nov 1942–May 1943), from Medenine and the Mareth Line to Kasserine and Medjez el Bab, exploring key commanders and events.
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
maps.app.goo.gl/eBVodkjwwPZe...
📅 Nov 15 | 13:00–16:00
📍 Dar Ben Achour
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Photo: A Panzer IV Ausf.G from 8.Pz.Rgt.710 Pz.Div. in The Kasserine area of Tunisia.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Photo: A Panzer IV Ausf.G from 8.Pz.Rgt.710 Pz.Div. in The Kasserine area of Tunisia.
A knocked out semovente da 47/32 in Tunisia with the grave of its crew after engaging British forces.
1943
1943
October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A knocked out semovente da 47/32 in Tunisia with the grave of its crew after engaging British forces.
1943
1943
WWII Uncovered: Who Dares Wins – The French SAS Squadron in Tunisia https://open.substack.com/pub/ww2tunisiahistory/p/wwii-uncovered-who-dares-wins-the
October 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
WWII Uncovered: Who Dares Wins – The French SAS Squadron in Tunisia https://open.substack.com/pub/ww2tunisiahistory/p/wwii-uncovered-who-dares-wins-the
Destroyed British tank in Tunisia. Translated “American Tank, English crew, Italian bullet”.
October 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Destroyed British tank in Tunisia. Translated “American Tank, English crew, Italian bullet”.
In February 1943, a column of Italian armored reconnaissance vehicles entered Gafsa. Leading were two Ansaldo AB41s, followed by two modified Horch cars. The unit belonged to the Cavallieggeri di Monferrato regiment, attached to the 131st Centauro Armored Division.
October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In February 1943, a column of Italian armored reconnaissance vehicles entered Gafsa. Leading were two Ansaldo AB41s, followed by two modified Horch cars. The unit belonged to the Cavallieggeri di Monferrato regiment, attached to the 131st Centauro Armored Division.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Every now and then, our small group of Tunisian WWII enthusiasts meets to talk about Operation Torch, share discoveries, and plan future trips. Last Sunday we met at the Majestic Hotel in Tunis—once HQ for Germans, later Americans. Mid-November event coming soon!
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Every now and then, our small group of Tunisian WWII enthusiasts meets to talk about Operation Torch, share discoveries, and plan future trips. Last Sunday we met at the Majestic Hotel in Tunis—once HQ for Germans, later Americans. Mid-November event coming soon!
Battle of Tunisia (1942–1943) | The Allies’ Final Push in North Africa
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Battle of Tunisia (1942–1943) | The Allies’ Final Push in North Africa
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Tunisia 🇹🇳 during World War II, 🇬🇧 Defence Attaché Lt. Col. Nicholas Woods tells the story of the British Ambassador’s residence and how we commemorate the sacrifices made during that time.
October 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Tunisia 🇹🇳 during World War II, 🇬🇧 Defence Attaché Lt. Col. Nicholas Woods tells the story of the British Ambassador’s residence and how we commemorate the sacrifices made during that time.
Churchill Mk III tank and Bersaglieri in Tunisia 1943, During the operation ochsenkopf , bersaglieri were included in the division monteuffel
October 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Churchill Mk III tank and Bersaglieri in Tunisia 1943, During the operation ochsenkopf , bersaglieri were included in the division monteuffel
An Opel Blitz truck from the propaganda section drives through the streets of Tunis, spreading its message.
Tunis, 1943.
Tunis, 1943.
October 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
An Opel Blitz truck from the propaganda section drives through the streets of Tunis, spreading its message.
Tunis, 1943.
Tunis, 1943.