This book, first published in 1968, examines the disastrous defeat suffered by inexperienced American troops, newly landed in North Africa, at the hands of Rommel. The news of Kasserine shocked the United States militarily and politically, and led to swift changes in equipment and tactics.

1. The Setting 2. Faid 3. Sidi bou Zid 4. Sbeitla 5. Kasserine 6. The Aftermath