Operation Ochsenkopf

February 26 – March 4, 1943 · Battle site

Result Allied victory

Axis forces attacked Allied positions in northern Tunisia to gain ground around Béja and Medjez el Bab. A stubborn defence, notably at Sidi Nsir, helped stop the offensive.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Casualties
4,200
Tanks lost
16
Guns lost
31
Vehicles lost
40
Strength
13,000
Casualties
4,500
Tanks
77
Tanks lost
71
Vehicles lost
60