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In Nov. 1942 the Americans and British launched [[Operation Torch]]. Operation Torch was followed by [[Operation Retribution]].
In Nov. 1942 the Americans and British launched [[Operation Torch]]. Operation Torch was followed by [[Operation Retribution]].
Rommel's aggressive campaigns continually lengthened their supply lines, even as the British Navy tightened its hold on the Mediterranean. As a result, the Afrika Korps was nearly always in need of vehicles, troops, and most importantly fuel. These supply issues were crucial to its eventual defeat, and with retreat across the sea blocked by the British, they had no choice but to surrender in the spring of 1943.
==Americans==
==Americans==
North Africa was steep learning curve for American forces, the [[Battle of Kasserine Pass]] being the near-distasterous defeat that lead to vital restructure, and change in tactics.
North Africa was steep learning curve for American forces, the [[Battle of Kasserine Pass]] being the near-distasterous defeat that lead to vital restructure, and change in tactics.