Operation Torch
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Was an Allied military operation to occupy French North Africa during World War II.
Chronology
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November 1942: Safi surrendered to the Allies on the afternoon of 8 November.
November 1942: The Americans surrounded the port of Casablanca by 10 November, and the city surrendered.
November 1942: After talks with the allied, French Admiral Darlan’s orders all resistance of French forces against the Allied to cease. Morocco under Allied control.
November 1942: U.S. forces land in Morocco and occupy Port-Lyautey on November 10.
November 1942: British forces conquer Oran.
November 1942: On 8 November 1942, the allied invasion of Alegia commenced with landings on three beaches—two west of Algiers and one east. The US troops pushed quickly inland and General Juin surrendered the city to the Allies at 19:00.
Selected Sources
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.64
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.65
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.66
