April 1, 1943*
Prelude: Tunisia*
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As your Task Force winds its way between the barren ridges of the Eastern Dorsal, you recall the past months of combat. The chaotic early days fighting the French, and later the wild advance through Algeria into Tunisia. Then the brutal counterattack by Rommel's Afrika Korps in mid-February. There were not many survivors in your task force, but the recovery has been rapid. Now reorganized and revitalized under General George S. Patton, the US II Corps, of which the 1st Armored Division is a part, is on the move.*
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You've heard that old "Blood and Guts" wants to finish this campaign up as quickly as possible, and is pushing everyone and every machine to 110 percent. Rumor has it that the next target will be France. if that is true, the 1st Armored may soon be pulled out of the line, to begin training for an amphibious assault.*
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Today, orders are to capture a crossroads on the Kasserine-Fondouk road held by elements of the 21st Panzer Division. Although the Germans are retreating toward Tunis in the face of the combined US, British, and French onslaught, they are certain to defend critical areas to slow down the allies. Aircraft reported seeing trucks and halftracks in the tiny villa, and estimate it is held in company strength.*
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Game Note: You must get a major or minor victory to continue.*




