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Object description
"Axis out of Africa." The closing stages of the war in Africa, from the Mareth Line battle to the liberation of Tunis.
Full description
A map sketches the campaign to Mareth, while commentary explains expectation of a difficult battle; the opening barrage, lack of progress; US Forces threaten German rear, Germans fall back after being outflanked by force under General Freyberg; advance continues (road building, prisoners, El Hamma, air cooperation); US and British 8th Army link-up; Enfidaville (Montgomery kissed by 2 civilians); Gabes (Highlanders enter with Pipers); the final assault (General Alexander) captures Tunis and Bizerte: French troops guard prisoners; effects of allied bombing; 'mopping-up' operations and "comical" Italian prisoners; 'liberation' material.
Physical description
35mm
