America’s First Defeat in WWII: Kasserine Pass and the Harsh Reality of War
Jul 9, 2025
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On this episode of Our American Stories, before America became a powerhouse in WWII, it stumbled. At Kasserine Pass, U.S. forces were tested against the Nazis in North Africa, and the results were devastating. The late, great historian Stephen Ambrose explains how this early defeat shaped the future of the American military.
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