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North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, Carthage

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North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial is a Second World War military war grave cemetery, located in the town of Carthage in Tunisia. The cemetery, the only American one in North Africa and dedicated in 1960, contains 2,841 American war dead and covers 27 acres (11 ha). It is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission.
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  • By zHojo
    Very few people know about this cemetery and even fewer come to it because of its location in Tunisia but it's from the American war dead during American actions in 1943 in North Africa, the first...  more »
  • By W R
    The reason for my trip to Tunisia is that my grandfather is buried in the cemetery, and I've always wanted to visit. The second in my family to do so since he was interred at the end of the war (my.....  more »
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  • By Riley Lynch
    Solemn, dignified and beautiful. A fitting tribute to Americans lost in battle in North Africa during World War II. If you’re in the Tunis - Carthage area and have an hour free, this cemetery is well worth the visit.
  • By Megan Mahone
    Wonderful to see the memorial for these American soldiers in a foreign country. It is well-maintained and treated with respect.
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