Modern era · 1942
Operation Torch
Operation Torch (8–16 November 1942) was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during World War II. Torch was a compromise operation that met the British objective of securing victory in North Africa while allowing American armed forces the opportunity to begin their fight against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy on a limited scale.
- When
- 8 Nov 1942 – 16 Nov 1942
- Where
- French protectorate in Morocco
- Era
- Modern
Topics
People
Erwin Rommel1891 – 1944German field marshal (1891–1944)
George S. Patton1885 – 1945United States Army general (1885–1945)
Before and after
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