Battle of Kasserine Pass

February 19–25, 1943 · Tunisia

German and Italian forces under Rommel defeated inexperienced American troops in Tunisia. It was the first major US battle against the Germans, and it led the US Army to change its commanders and methods.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
30,000
Casualties
10,000

United States Casualties 3,300 · Captured 3,000 · Tanks lost 183 · Guns lost 208 · Vehicles lost 616

Free France Casualties 500

United Kingdom Casualties c. 2,000–3,000