Hart Attack

A German-held airfield just east of Djedeida – a mere dozen miles from Tunis – had suffered the ignominious distinction of being overrun by a reconnoitering company of American light tanks. The Americans, however, lacking orders and infantry to hold the airfield, had left it to the Germans upon …

1942-11-28

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A German-held airfield just east of Djedeida – a mere dozen miles from Tunis – had suffered the ignominious distinction of being overrun by a reconnoitering company of American light tanks. The Americans, however, lacking orders and infantry to hold the airfield, had left it to the Germans upon their withdrawal. Three days later, the mixed British and American battlegroup known as “Hart Force” was tasked with capturing the holding Djedeida and its accompanying airfield. Likewise, the German paratroopers of Kampfgruppe Witzig had orders to avoid the embarrassment of the earlier engagement. With British infantry riding American M3 Lee tanks, the attack began in the early afternoon following a morning of reconnaissance on the objective.

Djedeida, Tunisia

The Tunisian campaign was a series of battles that took place in Tunisia during the North African campaign of the Second World War, between Axis and Allied forces. The Allies consisted of British Imperial Forces, including a Greek contingent, with American and French corps. The battle opened with initial success by the German and Italian forces but the massive supply interdiction efforts led to the decisive defeat of the Axis. Over 250,000 German and Italian troops were taken as prisoners of war, including most of the Afrika Korps.

British / American

German

Scenario Type = Standard