Timeline Wednesday 24 February 1943

Events on Wednesday 24 February 1943 1

• 1943 Battle of Kasserine Pass Rommel's forces defeat inexperienced US troops in Tunisia German and Italian forces under Erwin Rommel attacked through the Kasserine Pass in western Tunisia and routed American units. This was the US Army's first major battle against the Germans. The defeat led to sweeping changes in American command and training.