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Ousseltia, Tunisia 1943-01-22 (6 others)

Overview:

German mechanized units began a spoiling attack in January as part of Operation Eilbote I. The French Oran Division had moved into the Ousseltia Valley, presenting the Germans with an opportunity to trap them. Major Lueder of 10th Panzer Division moved down the valley from the north with four Tigers, six other Panzers, some infantry and light AA units. The French colonial troops, with the exception of the Foreign Legion, went from an unenthusiastic advance to disordered retreat. To restore the situation, Combat Command B of 1st U. S. Armored Division was put under command of the French. In the meantime, Kampfgruppe Lueder had been reinforced with engineers and another four Tigers. On 21st January, CCB probed towards the positions previously held by the French near Ousseltia village, finding the Germans dug-in at the Kairouan Pass to the east.

Defender: German (Elements II/Panzergrenadier Regt 69, 10th Panzer Division & Kampfgruppe Lueder, Schwere Panzer Abteilung 501)  

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