Overview of the battlefield; US troops enter at top

US armored infantry rapidly enter the map to outflank the town of Tadjerouine

US recon elements approach the town after bypassing the first belt of mines

US halftrack-mounted support units take positions behind enemy minefields to support the main push

US recon discover Italian paratroops and an anti-tank ditch behind minefields

As Italian paratroops stream out of the town, the US armored infantry try to seal the trap

The very picture of cooperation and good will.

Overwhelming US mechanized forces intercepted and destroyed much of the Italian parachute battalion. But some Italians got away to fight another day.