The Tunisian Campaign was a series of military operations during World War II that took place in North Africa from November 1942 to May 1943. It involved Allied forces, primarily the United States and the United Kingdom, fighting against the Axis powers, particularly Germany and Italy. The campaign aimed to secure North Africa and prepare for an invasion of Southern Europe. The campaign began with the successful landings in Operation Torch and culminated in the surrender of Axis forces in Tunisia. This victory marked a significant turning point in the war, as it eliminated Axis presence in North Africa and allowed the Allies to focus on the next phase of their operations in Europe.