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Thursday 22 Apr 1943
The Battle Honour DJEBEL TANNGOUCHA is emblazoned on the King's Colour of The Royal Irish Regiment.
Towards the end of April 1943, the 78th Infantry Division prepared for the final offensive through the mountains to Tunis; but first it had to capture the heavily defended fortress mountain heights of Djebel Tanngoucha*. Initial attacks had failed. On the night of 22 April, 38 (Irish) Brigade, with massive artillery support, attacked Tanngoucha and the village of Heidous.
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22 April
Thursday 22 Apr 1943
The Battle Honour DJEBEL TANNGOUCHA is emblazoned on the King's Colour of The Royal Irish Regiment.
Towards the end of April 1943, the 78th Infantry Division prepared for the final offensive through the mountains to Tunis; but first it had to capture the heavily defended fortress mountain heights of Djebel Tanngoucha*. Initial attacks had failed. On the night of 22 April, 38 (Irish) Brigade, with massive artillery support, attacked Tanngoucha and the village of Heidous.
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22 April
Thursday 22 Apr 1943
The Battle Honour DJEBEL TANNGOUCHA is emblazoned on the King's Colour of The Royal Irish Regiment.
Towards the end of April 1943, the 78th Infantry Division prepared for the final offensive through the mountains to Tunis; but first it had to capture the heavily defended fortress mountain heights of Djebel Tanngoucha*. Initial attacks had failed. On the night of 22 April, 38 (Irish) Brigade, with massive artillery support, attacked Tanngoucha and the village of Heidous.
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