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The 2nd Battle of Longstop Hill or the Capture of Longstop Hill took place in Tunisia during the Tunisia Campaign of World War II from 21 to 23 April 1943. The battle was fought for control over the heights of Djebel el Ahmera and Djebel Rhar, together known as Longstop Hill and vicinity, between the British forces of the First Army and German units of the 5th Panzer Army. [2]
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Major Anderson's force on the hill captured about 200 prisoners and killed many more during the attack. It is largely due to this officer's bravery and daring that "Longstop" Hill was captured, and it was the inspiration of his example which encouraged leaderless men to continue the advance. [3] Anderson's grave at the Sangro River War Cemetery
The battle was the result of a German attempt to launch an attack against the advancing British First Army in order to buy time for an attack on the British Eight Army on the Mareth line. After two days of fighting along the road between El Aroussa and Medjez El-bab, primarily at a position known as "Steamroller Farm", the Germans withdrew.
His other works have included a painting based on an assault by the 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment on the German position at Laterza Bridge in 1943, [12] the battle of Longstop Hill, [13] and several based in Afghanistan; the Light Electronic Warfare Teams at work and a scene from Operation Herrick, [14] and in the Central Intelligence ...
USS Lexington explodes during the Battle of the Coral Sea. A formation of Spitfires shortly before World War II.. This is a list of World War II battles encompassing land, naval, and air engagements as well as campaigns, operations, defensive lines and sieges.
The battle was for control over the key strategic height Hill 609 and its surrounding area between the American forces of the U.S. II Corps and German units of the Afrika Korps. [1] The battle proved a formative experience for the American forces - in their first clear-cut victory of the campaign, and has been called "the American Army's coming ...
The 5th Panzer Army was created in December 1942 (5th Panzer army page). The Battle of Sidi Bou Zid, 14 - 17 Feb, was fought by 5th Panzer Army under Von Arnim and this army had linked with the Italo-German Panzer Army in the prelude to this (Battle of Sidi Bou Zid page.)