LIGHTING THE TORCH: The Tunisian Campaign and Forging an Allied Way of War 1942-43

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Examines the much-understudied Tunisian Campaign through the lens of military learning, shedding light on an oft-ignored aspect of the North African Campaign while providing a major contribution to our understanding of how Allied forces learned and evolved prior to their return to Europe in 1943/44. Demonstrates that it was in North Africa where the Allies were able to develop the organizations, doctrines, and processes necessary to prosecute an effective multinational campaign on air, sea, and land, as well as develop the command talent, combat experience, and technologies to fight and win battles successfully. Contains 11 black and white photos and 11 color maps.