Sbiba

Sbiba is an Operation in .

Overview
With US forces in position strike east and block his retreat from southern Tunisia, German commander Erwin Rommel mounts a surprise attack and smashes most of the US 1st Armored Division at Sidi bou Zid. With the front torn open, elements of the US 1st Infantry division dig in south of Sbiba to block the German attack.

Allies
The notorious German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel has divided his forces, sending troops and tanks from 21st Panzer Division north towards Sbiba while the rest of the Afrika Korps strikes west. In their way are elements of the 1st and 34th Infantry Division. Rommel has gambled and made a duller spearpoint in the process. Elements of the 21st Panzer Division are on their own, unsupported by the larger German force heading toward Kasserine. Recent Axis attacks have driven your troops back, now is the time to show that your men can fight and hold their ground. Maintain positions on Sbiba Ridge and if the opportunity presents, counterattack and drive the Germans back toward Sbe tla.

Axis
Field Marshall Erwin Rommel is back on his winning game after driving the Allies into a full retreat at Sidi bou Zid. Now your Field Marshall has split his forces into a two-pronged attack, sending 21st Panzer Division north in an attempt to break through weak Allied forces. Intelligence reports only disorganized and scattered resistance, so your men and tanks will have no problem pushing north to Sbiba. Do not let Rommel down, and show the Allies that German panzers cannot be stopped.

Battles

 * Sbiba Town: Having failed to halt the German attack south of Sbiba, the US 1st Infantry division is forced to fall back to Sbiba and regroup. The 21st Panzer Division is hot on their heels.
 * Sbiba Ridge: Axis forces have broken through the US 1st Armored Division at Sidi Bou Zid, and a regiment of the US 1st Infantry division has been ordered to dig in south of Sbiba and halt the advance of the German 21st Panzer Division.
 * Sbiba Counter-Attack: Having thrown back the 21st Panzer Division, the US 1st Infantry pursues the withdrawing German force into the desert south of Sbiba.