Many historians have regarded Tunisia as little more than a tail-piece to the desert war, but in many ways it overshadowed the fighting in Egypt and Libya. It was the first major amphibious operation planned and executed by the Allies, and the lessons learned, along with those from the disaster at Dieppe would stand them in good stead over the next two years during their assaults on ‘Festung Europa.’ -- From the book jacket.

The setting -- The first dash for Tunis -- Stalemate -- Axis counter-strokes -- Axis pressure maintained -- The Eighth Army enters the ring: Medenine and Mareth -- The trap is closed: Wadi Akarit, Fondouk, Cap Serrat, and the Peaks -- Operation ‘Vulcan’ -- The last act -- In retrospect -- Appendices. Orders of battle -- Organizations -- Weapons.