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What was the purpose of the invasion of Operation Torch in North Africa and Italy?
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During World War II, the purpose of Operation Torch was to liberate North Africa from Axis occupation and, thus, to pave the way for invasions of mainland Europe. This operation was, in fact, successful, although it was not until early 1943 that the African coast was Axis-free and operations against Italy's home territories could commence.
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Codename for us invasion of Italy?
Operation Husky
In the invasion of Africa on 1942 what countries were invaded?
Great Britain, germany,france, italy, spain, Portugal, and Belgium
What did Operation torch in 1942 result in?
It was the landing of British & American forces in French North Africa. It would lead to the Invasion of Italy. As Churchill described it the soft underbelly of Europe.
When did operation husky occur?
The cause of Operation Husky was to reclaim Sicily from Italy and Nazi Germany. Operation Husky was a large scale amphibious and airborne operation, followed by six weeks of land combat.
What was the code name for the Invasion of Italy?
As far as i know the code name was confidential or was not present but it is often called the Salerno D-Day
In World War 2 why was the battle in Italy called Operation Husky?
Operation Husky was actually the invasion of Sicily and not Italy. The invasion of mainland Italy was code named Operation Avalanche. As for why operations have the names they do - well, the idea is that the code name should have no connection whatsoever to the operation. Basically, if you can see any connection between the name and the operation it is likely that your enemy's intelligence service will also see the connection and work out what you plan to do. - I Warner
How did the battles in the North Africa affect the allied cause?
The Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa, which set up the successful Allied invasion of Italy.
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.
What did the Allies do after defeating the Axis powers in north Africa?
They planned and carried out the invasion of Sicily, followed by the invasion of Italy.
Which invasion allowed the allies to create a third front in Europe?
The Third Front was North Africa and Italy. North Africa was Hitlers plain on him thinking would be the fastest was to Israel (at the time Palestine) and it was just a waste of money for him because he really didn't get any where Italy already had a colony in (Modern Day Libya) and they got to Egypt and lost to the British. Then once the British and Americans kicked them out of N. Africa. Operation Husky (The invasion of Sicily) began
The first allied offensive against the axis powers came with the A invasion of Normandy B landing in North Africa C invasion of Italy d recapture of the Philippines?
B, it is before the other three events. Invasion of N Africa= 1942; D-Day = 1944; Invasion of Italy = 1943; recapture of the Phillipines= 1945.
What two areas did the allies invade before operation overlord?
North Africa and Italy
