The US Tank War With Rommel's Afrika Corps Greatest Tank Battles Timeline
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Date: 2022-07-19
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james
Patton never actually faced Field Marshal Rommel in North Africa and of the supposed 300 tanks facing the allies approximately 100 were light Italian tanks and most were facing the 8th army on the Eastern flank, only fifty to sixty tanks were available to stop the America and British forces in the West who themselves had five hundred tanks. The American tankers were brave men, but their commanders were inexperienced, believing that tanks should charge blindly forward and fire on the move, assuming that their pure numbers would win through. The German commander, having routed the Americans on three occasions diverted most of his tanks on the Western Flank to try to stop the more experienced British armor who were pushing down from the North after landing on the North African Mediterranean coast. When the Americans actually advanced successfully most if not all of the German armor had been with drawn back to the North East where they reformed to face the oncoming 8th army. who destroyed most of the German armor.
before they fell back to the coast and finally surrender. Patton led a powerful army against an already defeated Africa Corps.
As said Patton never once faced Rommel or a powerful German army. Teach us history but be honest in that teaching.
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Patton never actually faced Field Marshal Rommel in North Africa and of the supposed 300 tanks facing the allies approximately 100 were light Italian tanks and most were facing the 8th army on the Eastern flank, only fifty to sixty tanks were available to stop the America and British forces in the West who themselves had five hundred tanks. The American tankers were brave men, but their commanders were inexperienced, believing that tanks should charge blindly forward and fire on the move, assuming that their pure numbers would win through. The German commander, having routed the Americans on three occasions diverted most of his tanks on the Western Flank to try to stop the more experienced British armor who were pushing down from the North after landing on the North African Mediterranean coast. When the Americans actually advanced successfully most if not all of the German armor had been with drawn back to the North East where they reformed to face the oncoming 8th army. who destroyed most of the German armor.
before they fell back to the coast and finally surrender. Patton led a powerful army against an already defeated Africa Corps.
As said Patton never once faced Rommel or a powerful German army. Teach us history but be honest in that teaching.
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David
A chemist I worked with who has passed away was there at Kasserine Pass where he helped direct fire for a 105 mm howitzer. He told me his best friend got captured during the fighting. They were reunited when Patton's Third Army took a German prison camp during the European campaign. He told me he was never so scared when Rommel's tanks came up Kasserine Pass and the only thing between Rommel's tanks and the U. S. supply depot was two 105 mm howitzers and a piper cub recognizance plane. They knocked out the front tank and inexplicably the column turned around. Days later he got drunk and passed out under his jeep. Early that morning he got kicked in the boots to wake up. He came out from under the jeep to take a swing at whoever rudely woke him up but then he sees it was General George Patton. He salutes Patton who then says what were you doing under there soldier? He told Patton that he got drunk and passed out because he lost his best friend.
General Patton told the soldier he was the only man in this outfit so far that knew what he was doing.
May Colgate graduate Herman Zanot rest in peace, he was a great chemist, a good supervisor and a good soldier who did his duty.
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A chemist I worked with who has passed away was there at Kasserine Pass where he helped direct fire for a 105 mm howitzer. He told me his best friend got captured during the fighting. They were reunited when Patton's Third Army took a German prison camp during the European campaign. He told me he was never so scared when Rommel's tanks came up Kasserine Pass and the only thing between Rommel's tanks and the U. S. supply depot was two 105 mm howitzers and a piper cub recognizance plane. They knocked out the front tank and inexplicably the column turned around. Days later he got drunk and passed out under his jeep. Early that morning he got kicked in the boots to wake up. He came out from under the jeep to take a swing at whoever rudely woke him up but then he sees it was General George Patton. He salutes Patton who then says what were you doing under there soldier? He told Patton that he got drunk and passed out because he lost his best friend.
General Patton told the soldier he was the only man in this outfit so far that knew what he was doing.
May Colgate graduate Herman Zanot rest in peace, he was a great chemist, a good supervisor and a good soldier who did his duty.
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Cliff
How did General Patton die? A broken neck from a jeep accident? Are you kidding me?
Personally I think Patton made a joke about running for office, someone who would have been considered to be his political rival in the next election overheard him, took his joke as a serious bid for the office and had General Patton killed in a way that made it look like an accident because in the mind of the aspiring politician, there would have been no way he could beat Patton at the ballot box. It was either that or some politicians didn't like how outspoken the General was and feared he (Patton) might say something discrediting them (the politicians) and about the war as a whole (like pocketing millions in cash while U. S. military equipment was far inferior to what they went up against in North Africa but didn't have to be if the money was spent on developing the military's weapons instead of stuffing the bank accounts of the politicians and their contractor buddies.
This is all theory based heavily in conspiracy and I have absolutely no evidence whatsoever to back up my claims of the murder of a famous General who wouldn't play by the rules as laid down by corrupt beurocrats.
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How did General Patton die? A broken neck from a jeep accident? Are you kidding me?
Personally I think Patton made a joke about running for office, someone who would have been considered to be his political rival in the next election overheard him, took his joke as a serious bid for the office and had General Patton killed in a way that made it look like an accident because in the mind of the aspiring politician, there would have been no way he could beat Patton at the ballot box. It was either that or some politicians didn't like how outspoken the General was and feared he (Patton) might say something discrediting them (the politicians) and about the war as a whole (like pocketing millions in cash while U. S. military equipment was far inferior to what they went up against in North Africa but didn't have to be if the money was spent on developing the military's weapons instead of stuffing the bank accounts of the politicians and their contractor buddies.
This is all theory based heavily in conspiracy and I have absolutely no evidence whatsoever to back up my claims of the murder of a famous General who wouldn't play by the rules as laid down by corrupt beurocrats.
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Michael
This should make us to believe, that Patton took Tunisia? The credit goes to the Royal Navy, they enabled the victory over the DAK by cutting of all supplies. Or the bad performance of the Italian Navy, what was numerical superior, but could not win much fight against the Royal Navy.
A bit background info would also not be bad, for example that the supply situation for the DAK was so bad since the DAK got pushed back to Tunisia, that it was only a matter of time until they had to surrender.
Under all this, the German victory at the Kasserine Pass was a miracle. What is also not mentioned in this video, that after the defeat at the Kasserine Pass, the US troops was on the brink of getting destroyed by the Germans. The Germans had pressed the US troops to the desert, where they could not withstand a week more. Only a massive British counterattack on the east, forced Rommel to withdraw the Panzers from the US troops in the west, and fight the British in the east.
All in all, North Africa was not the glory for the US troops.
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This should make us to believe, that Patton took Tunisia? The credit goes to the Royal Navy, they enabled the victory over the DAK by cutting of all supplies. Or the bad performance of the Italian Navy, what was numerical superior, but could not win much fight against the Royal Navy.
A bit background info would also not be bad, for example that the supply situation for the DAK was so bad since the DAK got pushed back to Tunisia, that it was only a matter of time until they had to surrender.
Under all this, the German victory at the Kasserine Pass was a miracle. What is also not mentioned in this video, that after the defeat at the Kasserine Pass, the US troops was on the brink of getting destroyed by the Germans. The Germans had pressed the US troops to the desert, where they could not withstand a week more. Only a massive British counterattack on the east, forced Rommel to withdraw the Panzers from the US troops in the west, and fight the British in the east.
All in all, North Africa was not the glory for the US troops.
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Bill
I had an uncle that went to North Africa as a M4 driver. The US Army advance to the east was delayed as mechanics assembled transport trucks and Jeeps that were shipped in crates on assembly lines set up on the docks. My uncle got bored so started making benches and tables out the crates since he was a journeyman carpenter. His work was noticed by General Fredendall's staff so they gave him a battlefield commission to the rank of captain so he could lead a company of tradesmen scrounged up from the enlisted ranks to build and repair structures for command headquarters. His tank got destroyed in the first engagement with the Germans. My uncle went thru the war repairing building and building crates for US officers that had war booty to ship back to the States since they didn't have to pay for any shipping charges.
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I had an uncle that went to North Africa as a M4 driver. The US Army advance to the east was delayed as mechanics assembled transport trucks and Jeeps that were shipped in crates on assembly lines set up on the docks. My uncle got bored so started making benches and tables out the crates since he was a journeyman carpenter. His work was noticed by General Fredendall's staff so they gave him a battlefield commission to the rank of captain so he could lead a company of tradesmen scrounged up from the enlisted ranks to build and repair structures for command headquarters. His tank got destroyed in the first engagement with the Germans. My uncle went thru the war repairing building and building crates for US officers that had war booty to ship back to the States since they didn't have to pay for any shipping charges.
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Mr.
This documentary is INACCURATE on the BATTLE OF EL GUETTAR segment. Firstly, Panzer Regiment 7, German 10th Panzer Division where those Panzerkampfwagen. IV Ausf. G Mark IV Special was never mentioned by name. Secondly, there was NO mention of the U. S. 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion with their M10 Tank Destroyers (B and C Companies) who fought alongside the U. S. 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, where they played a major role in STOPPING the advance by the German 10th Panzer Division, who was actually part of the German 5th Panzer Army, NOT the veteran AfrikaKorps, at the Battle of El Guettar.
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This documentary is INACCURATE on the BATTLE OF EL GUETTAR segment. Firstly, Panzer Regiment 7, German 10th Panzer Division where those Panzerkampfwagen. IV Ausf. G Mark IV Special was never mentioned by name. Secondly, there was NO mention of the U. S. 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion with their M10 Tank Destroyers (B and C Companies) who fought alongside the U. S. 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, where they played a major role in STOPPING the advance by the German 10th Panzer Division, who was actually part of the German 5th Panzer Army, NOT the veteran AfrikaKorps, at the Battle of El Guettar.
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Jeep
The first battles were needed to test and gain experience in combat. The Germans by then were very experienced in armor tactics. We know why the British did so poor then turned it around. They could decode German messages. This was not known by American commanders. People beat up on the Sherman but it did what it was designed for and that was to support the infantry. They could of built a heavy tank as Patton wanted but it meant production of the Sherman would be cut. At the time they felt they were needed more than a heavy tank.
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The first battles were needed to test and gain experience in combat. The Germans by then were very experienced in armor tactics. We know why the British did so poor then turned it around. They could decode German messages. This was not known by American commanders. People beat up on the Sherman but it did what it was designed for and that was to support the infantry. They could of built a heavy tank as Patton wanted but it meant production of the Sherman would be cut. At the time they felt they were needed more than a heavy tank.
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Nurzrachit
The Germans began the war knowing they would always have more experience and superior machines. God only knows how lopsided the casualties were during the beginning of the war when they were able to keep up supplies to their forces. They had to be overwhelmed with masses before the allies ever seemed to get an upper hand. They were truly an incredible foe and if you can't respect their army during that time you are an absolutely blind idiot, amazing tenacity on both sides.
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The Germans began the war knowing they would always have more experience and superior machines. God only knows how lopsided the casualties were during the beginning of the war when they were able to keep up supplies to their forces. They had to be overwhelmed with masses before the allies ever seemed to get an upper hand. They were truly an incredible foe and if you can't respect their army during that time you are an absolutely blind idiot, amazing tenacity on both sides.
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Petronilo
The Afrika Corps of General Erwin Rommel the Dessert Fox has never been involved in any atrocities committed by the German Army during the Second World War! Their General is a true officer and a Gentleman! He has this famous saying Be a Good example to your men both in your duty and in private life! K
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The Afrika Corps of General Erwin Rommel the Dessert Fox has never been involved in any atrocities committed by the German Army during the Second World War! Their General is a true officer and a Gentleman! He has this famous saying Be a Good example to your men both in your duty and in private life! K
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Hazel
My uncle, who was a Doctor, was sent to Africa. Some time later my aunt got a telegram saying, missing, presumed killed in action. Some months later, there was a knock on the door. My aunt opened the door to see my uncle standing there. My aunt's hair turned instantly from black to white!
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My uncle, who was a Doctor, was sent to Africa. Some time later my aunt got a telegram saying, missing, presumed killed in action. Some months later, there was a knock on the door. My aunt opened the door to see my uncle standing there. My aunt's hair turned instantly from black to white!
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BekGrou
Funny thing in all these extremely bias videos, German Tanks explode and set with a tremendous fire.
Allied tanks, just a little smoke then peacefully stop.
Why don't they mention the allied losses?
It took 12 hours to destroy 30 German tanks, but what did Americans lose.
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Funny thing in all these extremely bias videos, German Tanks explode and set with a tremendous fire.
Allied tanks, just a little smoke then peacefully stop.
Why don't they mention the allied losses?
It took 12 hours to destroy 30 German tanks, but what did Americans lose.
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Jim
Was it criminal sending shermans in against the panzers and 88s? They thought they had a good tank, but once it was shown to be deficient, the generals should have been held responsible for sending them back in before improvements were made to the shermans and the tactics.
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Was it criminal sending shermans in against the panzers and 88s? They thought they had a good tank, but once it was shown to be deficient, the generals should have been held responsible for sending them back in before improvements were made to the shermans and the tactics.
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Buckeye
These guys who upload someone elses material and just plug a sponsor at the beginning of the video are extremely smart. It took this man hardly any time at all to make this video (Less then 1 minute is actually his) and now hes getting paid for views. Genius man.
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These guys who upload someone elses material and just plug a sponsor at the beginning of the video are extremely smart. It took this man hardly any time at all to make this video (Less then 1 minute is actually his) and now hes getting paid for views. Genius man.
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Patrick
I cannot believe this video leaves out that the German attack on Sidi bou Zid was spearheaded by over 20 German Tiger tanks! The Americans would not face this many Tigers in one fight until the Battle of the Bulge nearly two years later.
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I cannot believe this video leaves out that the German attack on Sidi bou Zid was spearheaded by over 20 German Tiger tanks! The Americans would not face this many Tigers in one fight until the Battle of the Bulge nearly two years later.
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Gus
You can't call a division an armor division if it has Sherman tanks. The Americans didn't stand a chance against a BB gun in a Sherman. I wonder if Rommel just how inferior the Sherman was? He couldn't have won any battle with the Sherman!
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You can't call a division an armor division if it has Sherman tanks. The Americans didn't stand a chance against a BB gun in a Sherman. I wonder if Rommel just how inferior the Sherman was? He couldn't have won any battle with the Sherman!
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Stephanie
I dont want to bash the Americans but they were inexperienced well he was right, the American soldiers in it even said themselves they were not battle experienced yet.
Made me chuckle a little and was like well you are right.
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I dont want to bash the Americans but they were inexperienced well he was right, the American soldiers in it even said themselves they were not battle experienced yet.
Made me chuckle a little and was like well you are right.
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Chris
As an American, I think Erwin Rommel was the last German Knight. Loyalty, honor, and dignity, betrayed by a scumbag politician. Seems like there's a lot of that going around, even now. When will we learn?
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As an American, I think Erwin Rommel was the last German Knight. Loyalty, honor, and dignity, betrayed by a scumbag politician. Seems like there's a lot of that going around, even now. When will we learn?
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The
Rommel had no chance. He had no fuel, no replacement nothing. He did what he could with what he had. By the way, he was not even authorized to go on the attack. He also was not in command, von Arnim was.
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Rommel had no chance. He had no fuel, no replacement nothing. He did what he could with what he had. By the way, he was not even authorized to go on the attack. He also was not in command, von Arnim was.
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WhatTheDeuce47
Description of Sherman tank is that it's formidable, yet one on one it was woefully inadequate because it's armour was poor in comparison, gunshot trajectories didn't help by the sounds of it.
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Description of Sherman tank is that it's formidable, yet one on one it was woefully inadequate because it's armour was poor in comparison, gunshot trajectories didn't help by the sounds of it.
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education
I named my dog Rommel, thank god everybody thinks its a messy dog cuz rommel means a mess in dutch, and i named a female Lucia to breed whit rommel as soon they have worked out as a earthdog,
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I named my dog Rommel, thank god everybody thinks its a messy dog cuz rommel means a mess in dutch, and i named a female Lucia to breed whit rommel as soon they have worked out as a earthdog,
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