From Operation Torch to the Surrender of Axis Forces
About This Footage
Tunisian Victory (1944) is a compelling WWII documentary that chronicles the Allied campaign in North Africa, from the launch of Operation Torch in November 1942 to the final Axis surrender in May 1943. The film highlights the cooperation between American, British, and French forces, detailing their battles against Vichy French defenders, the German Afrika Korps, and Italian troops. Featuring dramatic combat footage, animated battle maps, and aerial dogfights, the documentary captures key moments such as the Battle of Kasserine Pass, the Siege of Tunis, and the tank battles at Goubellat Plain and Hill 609.
A major focus is the strategic use of Allied airpower, including the formation of the Northwest African Coastal Air Force (NACAF), which played a critical role in ground support, bombing raids, and the interception of German reinforcements. The film also highlights the tactical brilliance of Generals Eisenhower, Patton, Montgomery, and Alexander, as well as the final push that saw American troops storm Bizerte, British forces capture Tunis, and German forces trapped in isolated pockets.
The documentary concludes with thousands of German and Italian soldiers surrendering, as destroyed Axis tanks, aircraft, and equipment litter the battlefield. With the liberation of Tunisia, Tunisian Victory celebrates the turning point in the North African campaign, setting the stage for the Allied invasion of Italy and the next phase of World War II.
Explore & Preview Individual Reels
- Tunisian Victory Reel 1: Operation Torch and the Invasion Fleet
- Tunisian Victory Reel 2: Operation Torch and the Battle for North Africa
- Tunisian Victory Reel 3: Battle for Casablanca and Tunisia
- Tunisian Victory Reel 4: Stalemate in Tunisia and Allied Airpower
- Tunisian Victory Reel 5: Winter in Tunisia and the Kasserine Pass
- Tunisian Victory Reel 6: Battle of Mareth Line and Allied Airpower
- Tunisian Victory Reel 7: Final Battles for Tunisia and Hill 609
- Tunisian Victory Reel 8: Final Offensive and German Surrender