Chronology of World War II

Friday, April 23


American Artillery Hitting near German Tanks


American Artillery Hitting near German Tanks
American artillery detonates around attacking German tanks of the 10th Panzer Division near El Guettar on April 23, 1943. After hours of savage fighting, Ted Roosevelt reported that the enemy 'hesitated, turned around, and retreated. The men around me burst into cheers.'
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