The History of WWII Podcast · Ray Harris Jr
Episode 583-We Are The Masters Of The North African Shore
November 20, 2025·25 min·2 clips
The 115th Panzer Grenadier Regiment was practically wiped out before seeing the first enemy infantrymen.
As heard by us
Fuel shortages and shifting timing push the Axis line toward collapse as the North African campaign nears its end.
The episode tracks the final act of the North African campaign as Allied pressure closes on Tunis and the Axis line begins to fray. It keeps the focus on the shift from May 6 to May 7, with C&C Alexander putting Monty in his place and German, Italian, Navy, and Luftwaffe units…
Why you'd press play
When the Axis line around Tunis starts to crack, you get a map-view look at the last act of the North African campaign.
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