The Battle Of Kasserine Pass

• Autore: Carr Jr. USAF Major Vincent M
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Lucknow Books, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (36 pages)
• Disciplina: 940.54229999999995
• Soggetto topico: Tunisia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Preface -- Abstract -- The Battle of Kasserine Pass -- Introduction -- Background -- From "Torch" to Tunisia -- Allied Chain of Command -- To Kasserine Pass -- Battles of Sidi Bou Zid and Kasserine. -- The Role of Logistics -- The Logistics Trail -- "Wasted" Forces in Morocco and Algeria -- Violating the Principles of War -- Mass -- Unity of Command -- Coalition Warfare. -- Contempt and Distrust. -- Security -- The Role of Leadership -- Eisenhower -- Fredendall -- Relationship with Ward. -- Centralized Control from Miles Away. -- Lessons Learned -- Summary -- Glossary -- Bibliography.
• Sommario/riassunto: The Battle of Kasserine Pass proved to be a shock both to American military forces in the field and to the American public at home. The defeat of the Allied forces in the battle put doubt into the minds of many-all of whom assumed the righteous democracies of the western Allies could not be defeated in the field by the armies of Fascism. The defeat suffered by the Allies had nothing to do with right versus wrong, however, but was very much a product of a number of operational shortcomings on the part of the Allies. Poor logistics, failures on the part of American leadership, lack of unity of effort on the part of the Allies, the lack of combat experience, and inferior equipment all combined to contribute to the failure at Kasserine. Despite the setback at Kasserine Pass, the Americans proved quick learners, and applied the lessons of the North African experience to the remainder of their campaign in the European theater.
• Altri titoli varianti: Battle Of Kasserine Pass
• Titolo autorizzato: The Battle Of Kasserine Pass
• ISBN: 9781786250322; 1786250322
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158775403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II