1942
The Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa, which set up the successful Allied invasion of Italy.
The Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa, which set up the successful Allied invasion of Italy.
No, the Allied forces defeated the Axis forces.
There was no D-Day in north Africa. The Allied forces had kicked Germany out of north Africa by then
North Africa
General Dwight D. Eisenhower led the U.S. forces in North Africa during World War II. He served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces and was responsible for planning and executing Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942. Eisenhower's leadership was crucial in coordinating the efforts of American and Allied troops in the region.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower led U.S. forces in North Africa during World War II. He served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force and oversaw Operations Torch and Husky, which included the invasion of North Africa in 1942. Eisenhower's leadership was crucial in coordinating the efforts of Allied forces in the region, ultimately contributing to the defeat of Axis powers in North Africa.
Britain had to occupy North Africa in order to move up through Italy. If Germany still had control of North Africa, then German forces would come up behind Allied forces during the "Invasion of Sicily" and destroy them completly.
D. Eisenhower
French North Africa : Operation Torch ; 8 November 1942 .
The Commander-in Chief of Allied forces (in North Africa, Italy and western Europe was Dwight David Eisenhower.