Virtual Globetrotting: Military - Historic

Virtual Globetrotting: Military - Historic - Battlefield http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com admin@virtualglobetrotting.com Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:45:11 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[30th battery (Maxim Gorky-I)]]>

30th battery (Maxim Gorky-I)
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-09 15:45:11]]>

30th battery (Maxim Gorky-I)
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-09 15:45:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54740/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54740/ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:45:11 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54740/ 44.66376600 33.55910700 <![CDATA[Al Alamein cemetery]]>

Al Alamein cemetery
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By: dda
@ 2008-06-21 19:22:24
El Alamein (Arabic: العلمين‎) is a town in northern Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea coast. It is located 106 kilometres (66 mi) west of Alexandria and 240 kilometres (149 mi) northwest of Cairo. The population was approximately 7,397 people, as of 2007.
Until recently it has mainly been a port facility for shipping oil, but like the whole north coast of Egypt is now developing as a luxury resort for elite tourism.
El Alamein played a major role in the outcome of World War II. Two extended battles were fought in that area:
At the First Battle of El Alamein (July 1 – July 27, 1942) the advance of Axis troops on Alexandria was blunted by the Allies, when the German Panzers tried to outflank the allied position.
At the Second Battle of El Alamein (October 23 – November 4, 1942) Allied forces broke the Axis line and forced them in a retreat that pushed them all the way back to Tunisia. Winston Churchill said of this: "This is not the end, nor is it even the beginning of the end, but it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."]]>

Bir Hakeim
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By: dda
@ 2008-06-21 19:07:58
Bir Hakeim is a remote oasis in the Libyan desert, and the former site of a Turkish fort. From May 26 to June 11, 1942, the First Free French Division of General Marie Pierre Koenig defended the site against the Italian and German Afrika Korps of General Erwin Rommel. Resisting for 16 days, the Free French gave the retreating British Eighth Army enough time to reorganize, allowing them to subsequently defeat the Afrika Korps at the First Battle of El Alamein.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52032/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52032/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:07:58 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52032/ 31.59357000 23.47976800 <![CDATA[Battle of Top Malo House - Falkland war]]>

Battle of Top Malo House - Falkland war
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By: giove
@ 2008-05-09 09:39:13
The Battle of Top Malo House was fought on the 31st May 1982 during the Falklands War, between 1st section Argentine Special Forces from 602 Commando Company and a patrol formed from staff and students of the British Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, a training unit of the Royal Marines placed under Operational Control of 3 Commando Brigade for Operation Corporate.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50003/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50003/ Fri, 09 May 2008 09:39:13 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50003/ -51.63004900 -58.31998400 <![CDATA[Point Park at Lookout Mountain]]>

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Point Park at Lookout Mountain
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-03-10 06:55:48
The 'Battle Above the Clouds' took place here.
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Point Park at Lookout Mountain
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-03-10 06:55:48
The 'Battle Above the Clouds' took place here.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47283/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47283/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:55:48 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47283/ 35.01064600 -85.34535300 <![CDATA[Chickamauga Battlefield National Miltary Park]]>

Chickamauga Battlefield National Miltary Park

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Chickamauga Battlefield National Miltary Park
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-03-10 06:54:15
The 5,200 acre Chickamauga Battlefield, scene of the last major Confederate victory of the Civil War, contains numerous monuments, historical tablets, wayside exhibits, and trails. Major points of interest can be reached by following the seven-mile auto tour. The Visitor Center includes exhibits, a bookstore, and the Claud E. and Zenada O. Fuller Collection of American Military Shoulder Arms.
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Stone House
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-04-25 00:04:45
The Stone House remains one of only three intact pre-Civil War buildings within Manassas National Battlefield Park.

A common landmark for both the Battles First and Second Manassas, it was used as a hospital for wounded soldiers.

After the Second Battle of Manassas, Confederate officers used the Stone House to parole Union prisoners.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32105/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32105/ Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:04:45 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32105/ 38.81877900 -77.52617800 <![CDATA[Stone Bridge]]>

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Stone Bridge
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-04-24 23:42:41
Stone Bridge is a bridge that crosses Bull Run in the Manassas National Battlefield Park. It was destroyed during the Battle of First Manassas on July 21, 1861, the first major land battle of the American Civil War.

Some years later, a new bridge, similar to the original design, was built on the site of the old bridge.

A traffic was transfered to a newer bridge build adjacent in the 1960's.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32103/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32103/ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:42:41 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32103/ 38.82430100 -77.50365600 <![CDATA[Little Round Top]]>

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Little Round Top
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-03-15 12:14:21
Key battleground of the Battle of Gettysburg of the US Civil War. July 2, 1863.]]>

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Little Round Top
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-03-15 12:14:21
Key battleground of the Battle of Gettysburg of the US Civil War. July 2, 1863.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30459/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30459/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:14:21 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30459/ 39.79145200 -77.23686000 <![CDATA[Washington's Valley Forge Headquarters]]>

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Washington's Valley Forge Headquarters
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-10 02:02:38]]>

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Washington's Valley Forge Headquarters
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-10 02:02:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30141/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30141/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:02:38 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30141/ 40.10190700 -75.46131500 <![CDATA[Eternal Light Peace Memorial]]>

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Eternal Light Peace Memorial
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-09 17:41:55
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial, dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, July 3, 1938,
to mark the spirit of reconciliation and the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30136/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30136/ Fri, 09 Mar 2007 17:41:55 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30136/ 39.84882300 -77.24340200 <![CDATA[Red Bank Battlefield Monument]]>

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Red Bank Battlefield Monument
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-09 11:34:17
US Revolutionary War Site
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Red Bank Battlefield Monument
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-09 11:34:17
US Revolutionary War Site
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30119/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30119/ Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:34:17 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30119/ 39.87131400 -75.18951600 <![CDATA[Lion hill of Waterloo]]>

Lion hill of Waterloo
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By: dda
@ 2007-02-26 13:28:45
The lion hill, which is the main memorial monument of the Battle of Waterloo, indicates the spot where the Prince of Orange was wounded. A total of 226 stairs leads to the top of the monument where one can enjoy a beautiful view of the entire battlefield.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29694/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29694/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:28:45 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29694/ 50.67843100 4.40474500 <![CDATA[Primosole Bridge]]>

Primosole Bridge
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By: noworld
@ 2007-02-12 07:17:10
Primosole Bridge, south of Catania. Site of WWII battle between German and British paratroopers.]]>

Primosole Bridge
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By: noworld
@ 2007-02-12 07:17:10
Primosole Bridge, south of Catania. Site of WWII battle between German and British paratroopers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29176/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29176/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:17:10 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29176/ 37.39938000 15.06504500 <![CDATA[Dien Bien Phu]]>

Dien Bien Phu
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By: mstoess
@ 2007-01-21 15:45:50]]>

Dien Bien Phu
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By: mstoess
@ 2007-01-21 15:45:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28455/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28455/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:45:50 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28455/ 21.35317900 103.00334900 <![CDATA[The Devil's Den]]>

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The Devil's Den
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-01-18 15:27:55]]>

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The Devil's Den
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-01-18 15:27:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28333/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28333/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:27:55 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28333/ 39.79147500 -77.24248700 <![CDATA[Equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds at Gettysburg]]>

Equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds at Gettysburg

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Equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds at Gettysburg
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By: daggerwell
@ 2007-01-18 09:06:15
Equestrian statue of Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds (US) who was killed on the first day of fighting at Gettysburg (1 July 1863).
'Virtual Gettysburg' (linked below) presents 21 interlinked panoramas of this huge battlefield, begining near the Reynolds statue, seen in the background of the first panorama behind the standing statue of Brig. Gen. John Buford.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28329/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28329/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:06:15 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28329/ 39.83785800 -77.25131400 <![CDATA[Trenton Battle Monument]]>

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Trenton Battle Monument
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By: mlc1us
@ 2006-12-27 00:56:24
The Trenton battle monument commemorates the American victory at the first Battle of Trenton, NJ, which occurred on December 26, 1776.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27715/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27715/ Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:56:24 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27715/ 40.22616200 -74.76485900 <![CDATA[D-day memorial camp]]>

D-day memorial camp
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By: lukelead
@ 2006-10-16 10:26:54
Close to Omaha Beach (sadly, at low res)]]>

D-day memorial camp
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By: lukelead
@ 2006-10-16 10:26:54
Close to Omaha Beach (sadly, at low res)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/24723/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/24723/ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 10:26:54 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/24723/ 49.35906700 -0.85513100 <![CDATA[Dead man's corner]]>

Dead man's corner
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By: dda
@ 2006-10-03 15:33:24
"…As the first American tank reached this intersection and drove toward Carentan, it was struck in the turret by a German rocket. The tank was disabled and the commander, 1st Lt. Walter T. Anderson, was killed. For several days thereafter, the hull remained abandoned at the intersection, with the dead lieutenant hanging out of the turret. The paratroopers at first referred to 'the corner with the dead guy in the tank', but soon shortened it to 'Dead Man's Corner', by which name it will always be remembered."]]>

Nui Ba Den - Black Virgin Mountain
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By: Gosell
@ 2006-09-02 21:39:04
A prominent and mysterious cone shaped mountain sits alone on the flat land near Tay Ninh north of Saigon ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/23229/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/23229/ Sat, 02 Sep 2006 21:39:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/23229/ 11.37772400 106.17874100 <![CDATA[Schweinfurt]]>

Schweinfurt
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By: alfjon
@ 2006-06-26 14:23:03
This industrial city and ball bearing manufacturing center was a key target for the U.S. 8th Air Force and was heavily bombed during the final 18 months of the war; also features the Luftwaffe Munitions Depot at Rottershausen.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20992/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20992/ Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:23:03 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20992/ 50.03928100 10.22810000 <![CDATA[Chichi Jima- Crash Site of George H.W. Bush]]>

Chichi Jima- Crash Site of George H.W. Bush

Chichi Jima- Crash Site of George H.W. Bush
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By: voldude123
@ 2006-06-24 18:47:43
the island is covered with a cloud, but im pretty sure this is chichi jima, the site of the crash where George Bush Sr. crashed his Avenger Torpedo Bomber. This is also the place where the book Flyboys takes place. It was one of the most heavily defended islands of the Pacific. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20908/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20908/ Sat, 24 Jun 2006 18:47:43 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20908/ 25.43381900 141.28495200 <![CDATA[Mount Suribachi]]>

Mount Suribachi
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-24 12:02:02
Whole island of Iwojima is of vulcanic origin but Suribachi is the only obviously volcanic feature.
Isolating and capturing Suribachi first was the most important goal of the Battle of Iwojima and it was achieved on February 23, 1945, four days after the battle began.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20878/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20878/ Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:02:02 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20878/ 24.74922800 141.29014500 <![CDATA[Iwojima]]>

Iwojima
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-24 11:50:25
Iwojima is a volcanic island in Japan, part of the Volcano Islands (the southern part of the Ogasawara Islands), approximately 650 nautical miles (1200 km) south of Tokyo. It is famous as a site of a battle in February and March, 1945, between the United States and Japan during World War II.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) operates a naval air base on Iwo Jima. The airstrip has a length of 2650 meters and a width of 60 m. Its orientation is 07/25. The four-letter ICAO code is RJAW and the three-letter IATA code is IWO. The JMSDF is in charge of support, air-traffic control, fuelling, and rescue. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force also utilizes the base. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is in charge of explosive-ordinance disposal. The United States Navy also utilizes the base for operations such as nighttime landing practice.]]>

Hotel Ivoire
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By: dda
@ 2006-06-15 18:36:24
You can add the categories : "In the news" and "Writings" too.]]>

Hotel Ivoire
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By: dda
@ 2006-06-15 18:36:24
You can add the categories : "In the news" and "Writings" too.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20364/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20364/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 18:36:24 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20364/ 5.32650100 -4.00675000 <![CDATA[Japanese WWII airstrip (last stand for the Japanese on Guam)]]>

Japanese WWII airstrip (last stand for the Japanese on Guam)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 17:11:52
Once the Japanese took the island, they did little to improve facilities or infrastructure. They did however recognize the suitability of the Orote Peninsula for an airstrip and constructed a 4500-foot coral-surfaced runway.

The airstrip on the Orote Peninsula played a critical role in the American invasion strategy. Once troops secured Asan and Agat beaches, they were to advance and merge to isolate the peninsula and the airstrip. The Japanese expected this and reinforced the peninsula with defense positions and (haphazardly) placed landmines along existing roads.

Three weeks prior to landing, extensive air raids were carried out in an attempt to secure Asan and Agat beaches, where American Armed forces were to begin their initial assault. The offensive strategy, now apparent to the Japanese, was to land on Asan and Agat beaches and unite these forces by capturing the Orote Peninsula. The Orote Peninsula was edged with 200-foot cliffs overlooking the two beaches. It also contained the only functional airfield, crucial in order to secure and cut off Japanese supplies, and to bring in additional American supplies.

Thirteen days prior to the invasion, American ships and aircraft attacked in a constant 24-hour stream. This pre-invasion attack verified the American strategy to land on Asan and Agat beaches. Therefore, the Japanese concentrated their defense structures on the Orote Peninsula, between Asan and Agat beaches. This pre-war effort destroyed Japanese fortifications, most of Agana city, villages along Asan and Agat beaches as well as vegetation.

After four days of continuous battle, the enemy was surrounded on the Orote Peninsula.

On July 28th the airstrip on Orote Peninsula was secured.
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Masada
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By: dda
@ 2006-06-12 16:19:50]]>

Masada
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By: dda
@ 2006-06-12 16:19:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20221/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20221/ Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:19:50 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20221/ 31.31756800 35.35486200 <![CDATA[Where The Insurgents Are]]>

Where The Insurgents Are
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By: Pdunn
@ 2006-06-10 21:45:51
Welcome to Ar Ramadi, Al Anbar Province Iraq. After the fall of Fallujah to the east, many of the surviving insurgents regrouped in Ar Ramadi. The citizens of Ar Ramadi participated in Iraq's most recent election in large numbers. And for a while it looked as if Ar Ramadi would be a model for new found Suni-Coalition cooperation; however, since those early promising days following the election, the insurgents have attacked and intimidated those who cooperated with a vengence, killing many of the city's sheiks and governing officials. As a result, unlike other areas in Al Anbar that flare up from time to time, Ar Ramadi has been one consistent fire fight with no let up. Much of the Arab press is reporting the coalition began a major offensive to pacify Ar Ramadi on the day Zarqawi was killed; the US reports they are just pressing their gains as a result of his death. ]]>

Kasserine Pass - World War II Battle
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2006-06-07 13:56:43
The Battle for Kasserine Pass took place in World War II during the Tunisia Campaign. It was, in fact, a series of battles fought around Kasserine Pass (a 2 mile wide gap in the Grand Dorsal chain of the Atlas Mountains) in west central Tunisia. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20062/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20062/ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 13:56:43 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20062/ 35.24225400 8.75404400