DIE BRITISCHE ARMEE IM TUNESISCHEN FELDZUG, NOVEMBER 1942–MAI 1943 – Schlacht Narben auf einem Valentinspanzer der C-Geschwader eines der Regimenter der 6. Panzerdivision. Zwei Schläge deutscher 50-mm-Panzerabwehrgranaten aus der Nähe von 150 Metern. Der Schaden unten rechts wurde durch einen Panzer verursacht, der ohne ernsthafte Schäden in den Tank eindrang. Die Schlacht von Bou Arada. Ein von den Deutschen gehaltener Beobachtungsposten war als „Two Tree“ Hill bekannt, da auf seinem höchsten Punkt zwei Bäume wuchsen. Es war wichtig, den Hügel zu nehmen, da er eine vorteilhafte Position hatte, die alle Anstiege beherrschte

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THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - Battle scars on a a Valentine tank of the "C" Squadron of one of the 6th Armoured Division's regiments. Two hits of German 50 mm anti-tank shells from the close range distance of 150 yards. The damage seen in the bottom right was caused by a shell which penetrated the tank without serious harm. The Battle of Bou Arada. A forward observation post held by the Germans was known as "Two Tree" Hill as on its highest point two trees grew. It was important to take the hill as it had advantageous position commanding all the approaches for many miles around.On the evening of 10 January a patrol of German tanks, about fifteen strong, approached and reached the outskirts of Bou Arada but were driven back. Observation revealed that a strong force of infantry and tanks was seven miles north of Bou Arada making the place a focal point for an attack by the Allied forces. The attack was launched by the French who were commanding strong points and bridges approaching the town. The French were supported by troops of the 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers (38th Infantry Brigade, 6th Armoured Division). Very heavy losses were suffered by the Inniskilling Fusiliers; in one company only five soldiers returned alive. 13 January 1943, British Army, British Army, 1st Army, British Army, 6th Armoured Division