Battle Analysis of the Battle of Sidi Bou Zid, Tunisia, North Africa. Defensive, Encircled Forces, 14 February 1943

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Abstract:

On 14 February 1943 the German Fifth Panzer Army in North Africa attacked elements of the US 1st Armored Division near Sidi bou Zid, Tunisia. Converging German elements surrounded two infantry battalions and drove off an American armored counterattack with heavy loss. The surrounded infantry held out for over two days but eventually attempted to break out on the night of 16-17 February. Only a handful of soldiers succeeded in reaching friendly forces, some of which were quickly caught up in the battle of Kasserine Pass. Author

Author(s):
Bedell, A. D. ; Arregui, A. ; Boccolucci, D. J. ; Cassetori, M. H. ; Chandler, R. V.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBAT STUDIES INST
Descriptive Note:
Student paper
Pagination:
0067

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CSI-BATTLEBOOK-4-D, SBI-AD-E751 165
Monitor Series:
AD-E751 165, CSI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, *BATTLES, *MILITARY TACTICS, *TUNISIA, MILITARY INTELLIGENCE, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), ARMOR, LOGISTICS SUPPORT, COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS, LEADERSHIP, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), INFANTRY, WINTER, CASE STUDIES, COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, HISTORY, TACTICAL ANALYSIS, ARMY OPERATIONS, DESERTS, TACTICAL WARFARE, ARTILLERY, TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), GERMANY(EAST AND WEST), NORTH AFRICA, ANTITANK WARFARE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*SIDI BOU ZID(TUNISIA), WORLD WAR II, ENCIRCLED FORCES, BATTLE ANALYSIS, BATTLEBOOK, MILITARY HISTORY, 1ST ARMORED DIVISION, 10TH PANZER DIVISION, 21ST PANZER DIVISION, STUDENT PAPERS
Report Date:
1984 May 23