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Operation Torch was the Allied invasion of?
It was the British-American Invasion of North Africa.
Who led the British and American troops led by in the Battle of El Alamein?
Dwight EisenhowerNo. Dwight Eisenhower led British and American troops in Operation Torch, the invasion of French North Africa. El Alamein is in Egypt, and it was concluded shortly before Eisenhower landed in North Africa.
When America entered world war ii they planned operation torch an invasion of?
Originally called Operation Gymnast, Operation Torch was the British-American invasion of French North Africa during the second african campaign during World War 2.
Upon entering World War 2 American troops first invaded?
North Africa
Which American and British Allied generals helped defeat the Axis forces in North Africa at the battle of El Alamein?
There were no American generals or troops in the battles of El Alamein
Operation Torch was the Allied invasion of?
It was the British-American Invasion of North Africa.
Who led the British and American troops led by in the Battle of El Alamein?
Dwight EisenhowerNo. Dwight Eisenhower led British and American troops in Operation Torch, the invasion of French North Africa. El Alamein is in Egypt, and it was concluded shortly before Eisenhower landed in North Africa.
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.
What events caused Truman to send American troops to Korea in 1950?
the invasion of South Korea by North Korea
Where was the invasion of Allied invasion in 1944?
north Africa
When America entered world war ii they planned operation torch an invasion of?
Originally called Operation Gymnast, Operation Torch was the British-American invasion of French North Africa during the second african campaign during World War 2.
Upon entering World War 2 American troops first invaded?
North Africa
What region did Allied troops take first after securing northern Africa?
In Europe, Sicily, a large Italian island.
Upon entering World War II, American troops first invaded?
it was north Africa (apex)
What ultimate purpose did Operation Torch serve?
Torch was the code Name given to the invasion of Algeria region in French north Africa carried out in November 1942 by the Allied forces in order to take from the back the Axis Army that was fighting in Libya against the British Army led by Montgomery. The invasion was counterbalanced by the Axis army which managed to invade Tunisia, thus prolonging the war in North Africa until May 1943. Operation Torch was the British American invasion of French north Africa during the north African campaign of the second world war. Initially it was called as Operation Gymnast.
When did the first American troops arrive in Europe during World War 2?
The first combat that U.S. troops saw in Europe was the invasion of North Africa, at Morocco, on November 8, 1942. It was called Operation Torch under the command of Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Why did Germany put off the invasion of Britain?
Because they did not control the skies over Britain. Also, their campaign in North Africa was not going very well. This and other fronts required sending troops that were needed for the invasion.
