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North Africa was a side show compared to the Russian Front and the Pacific. The Germans went to N. Africa to bail out the Italians who were having difficulties combating the British. The British went down there to ensure the security of the Suez Canal. The US went there to help out the British.
The Suez Canal had been used by the Russian Battleship Fleets to traverse their way to the Pacific in 1905 to fight the Japanese Navy. The British knew this; nearly all British military men knew military history, and Britain had been allied to Japan during that war! The US/British also knew that Japan was moving towards the Suez Canal via the CBI (China, Burma, India Theater). Therefore, the Suez Canal Region must not fall into enemy hands; and that canal borders North Africa.
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What was the American strategy in north Africa?
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Americans focused their war effort on Germany and Italy in the European Theater. There, in 1942, they first landed on North Africa, with the general objectives of clearing (with British help) enemy forces from the Axis' North African possessions and of paving the way for an invasion of Europe itself.
When was Field Marshall Rommel summoned to meet with Hitler over the situation in North Africa?
Field Marshal Rommel was summoned to meet with Hitler over the situation in North Africa in January 1943. Hitler had concerns about the failing German position in the region and wanted to discuss the strategy and future plans.
Who commanded the british and American force that defeated rommel in north Africa?
Montgomery
How did Dwight Eisenhower decision to put George S Patton in command of American forces affect the fighting in North Africa?
patton helped force the surrender of german forces in north Africa
When US entered the war in Europe where did it first attack?
North Africa
Is Africa a North American country?
no
Operation Torch was the Allied invasion of?
It was the British-American Invasion of North Africa.
What was the American strategy in north Africa?
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Americans focused their war effort on Germany and Italy in the European Theater. There, in 1942, they first landed on North Africa, with the general objectives of clearing (with British help) enemy forces from the Axis' North African possessions and of paving the way for an invasion of Europe itself.
Which continent is closer to Africa north American or south American?
South America.
Is north America or South American closer to Africa?
South America is closer to Africa.
Which direction do I have to go to get from Africa to South America?
South Africa is East of the South American continent.
What was exported from the North American colonies to Africa?
Mainly rum.
When did the American Allies gain control of North Africa?
1943
Invasion of north Africa by American troops?
Operation torch
Which continent is larger North American or Africa?
The larger continent land wise speaking would be Africa
What is the location of the Caribbean in Africa?
The Caribbean is not found in Africa, it is located between the North and South American continents
Man who led the invasion of North Africa?
Eisenhower was the overall commander of Operation Torch, the joint British/American invasion of North Africa in 1942.
