Today in World War II History—Feb. 14, 1943

US 37-mm antitank gun crew waits for the German column through Faïd Pass, Tunisia, 14 February 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

75 Years Ago—Feb. 14, 1943: Germans launch offensive in Tunisia through Faïd & Maïzila Passes, overpower US troops, and take Sidi bou Zid.

British & Indian Chindits cross Chindwin River into Burma to raid Japanese supply lines.