THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - A Crusader Mk. III tank of the 17th/21st Lancers (26th Armoured Brigade, 6th Armoured Division) on the Bou Arada road during the attack on the "Two Tree" Hill. 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

THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - A Crusader Mk. III tank of the 17th/21st Lancers (26th Armoured Brigade, 6th Armoured Division) on the Bou Arada road during the attack on the "Two Tree" Hill. 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 Stock Photo

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THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - A Crusader Mk. III tank of the 17th/21st Lancers (26th Armoured Brigade, 6th Armoured Division) on the Bou Arada road during the attack on the "Two Tree" Hill. 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). 13 January 1943 British Army, British Army, 1st Army, British Army, 6th Armoured Division, British Army, 17th/21st Lancers

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