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Given the theoretical difficulties in establishing the validity of the TDHF approximation, it is perhaps most effective at this time to assess the results of the TDHF calculations by comparing them, insofar as is possible, with experimental results. In this task we shall be limited by the fact that the TDHF approximation does not yield an inclusive description of nuclear reactions, but rather an exclusive description of nuclear collisions. Thus the semi-classical nature of the approximation which offers such a simple picture of certain gross properties, at the same time effectively prohibits the acquisition of detailed channel information. In spite of this we shall still succeed in showing rather good agreement between theory and experiment for the particular reactions which result in fusion or in deep inelastic collisions. The structure of this review is as follows. The TDHF equations are derived and briefly discussed. The effective interaction employed in the calculations is described, and some technical aspects of the calculations are discussed. Fusion results are presented along with a brief discussion of deep inelastic collisions. Finally, the results are summarized. (WHK).