Battle of Enfidaville

The Battle of Enfidaville was the last major engagement of the British Eighth Army and Italian forces in the North African campaign.

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The Battle of Enfidaville was the last major engagement of the British Eighth Army in the North African campaign. After pushing north through Tunisia and taking Sfax and Sousse, General Montgomery’s forces reached Enfidaville, where the Axis made their final defensive stand. Montgomery planned a large attack with heavy artillery and air bombardments, expecting to break through quickly, but the Allies underestimated the strength of the German and Italian defenses, which were positioned in steep and rocky terrain. The 4th Indian, 2nd New Zealand, and 50th British Divisions attacked on the night of 19–20 April, capturing Enfidaville and Takrouna after fierce fighting but making little progress inland. Axis counterattacks led by General Giovanni were repelled with caused heavy casualties on both sides. Montgomery called off the assault on 21 April in preparation for Operation Vuclan. Montgomery  sent several of his best units including the 7th Armoured and 4th Indian Divisions to support the First Army in Operation Vulcan.

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