In late 1942 and early 1943, the Allies were scrambling to defeat the Germans in North Africa. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower wanted his forces to move faster, leading to an unusual deal with British Lt. Gen. Bernard Montgomery. The Allies gained an important Mediterranean port, the Tunisians in the city were liberated, and British Lt. Gen. Bernard Montgomery won a B-17 bomber from Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. US Navy PhotographThe battles in North Africa raged back and forth as German reinforcements tried to hold the line. Eisenhower honored the bet and sent Montgomery a B-17 bomber and crew even though the bombers were needed for the war effort.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 12, 2021 14:03 UTC