Tunisian campaign

November 17, 1942 – May 13, 1943

Part of World War II

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1943
 
Tunisian campaign

Final phase of the North African campaign. Allied forces ejected the Axis from North Africa after the surrender of Army Group Africa on 13 May 1943.

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Commanders

Allies 3

Dwight D. Eisenhower General, Supreme Allied commander, Mediterranean · 1890–1969 Harold Alexander General, Commander of the 18th Army Group · 1891–1969 George S. Patton Lieutenant General, Commander of the US II Corps · 1885–1945

Axis 2

Hans-Jürgen von Arnim General, Commander of Army Group Africa from 9 March 1943; surrendered 12 May 1943 · 1889–1962 Giovanni Messe Marshal, Commander of the Italian First Army · 1883–1968

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