trapped and captured
German forces entered North Africa to assist the Italians who had difficulty in that region. Similar to future campaigns like South Vietnam 15 years later (assisting nations in trouble), US forces entered North Africa to reinforce the British fighting there in 1942. The British were primarily using "lend lease" US supplied tanks; M3 Lee medium tanks and M3/4 Stuart light tank. The US landed forces equipped with the same, plus some M4s.
They needed aggressive officers and troops that were better trained.
The name of the troops who served in Africa for Germany were call the Afrika Corp.
Gettysburg
Holstein
They faced 'Rommels Asparagus' on the beaches and extremely heavy gunfire at Omaha.
German forces entered North Africa to assist the Italians who had difficulty in that region. Similar to future campaigns like South Vietnam 15 years later (assisting nations in trouble), US forces entered North Africa to reinforce the British fighting there in 1942. The British were primarily using "lend lease" US supplied tanks; M3 Lee medium tanks and M3/4 Stuart light tank. The US landed forces equipped with the same, plus some M4s.
When American troops entered Africa, Rommel's army, part of the Afrika Korps, was engaged in a fierce campaign against Allied forces in North Africa. At that time, Rommel was facing logistical challenges and resource shortages, which hindered his ability to maintain effective defenses. The arrival of American troops in late 1942 marked a significant turning point, as it bolstered Allied strength and contributed to the eventual defeat of Axis forces in the region. Ultimately, this contributed to the successful Operation Torch and the subsequent push against German positions in North Africa.
Operation torch
When American troops entered Africa during World War II, they faced General Erwin Rommel's Afrikakorps, which was well-entrenched and experienced. At that time, Rommel was leading his forces in the North African Campaign, specifically in the battles for control over key territories like Libya and Egypt. The entry of American forces in late 1942 marked a significant turning point, as they began to coordinate with British forces to push back against Rommel's advances. Ultimately, this collaboration contributed to the eventual defeat of Axis powers in North Africa.
Rommel's army was no longer able to repel the Allied Forces in Africa because he was trapped by the Americans in the west (Algeria and Morocco) and by the British in the east (Libya and Egypt). This ultimately led to the capture of most of the German Afrika Corps.
North Africa
German forces entered North Africa to assist the Italians who had difficulty in that region. Similar to future campaigns like South Vietnam 15 years later (assisting nations in trouble), US forces entered North Africa to reinforce the British fighting there in 1942. The British were primarily using "lend lease" US supplied tanks; M3 Lee medium tanks and M3/4 Stuart light tank. The US landed forces equipped with the same, plus some M4s.
it was north Africa (apex)
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.
The importance of El Alamein was that British and Australian armour and troops finally destroyed Rommels's vaunted Afrika Korps tank forces whilethe Allied Tactical Air force destroyed his fuel dumps and parts depots. The Allies won a very decisive victory.forcing thr Germans out of Africa.
As of 10/14, around 3,000 US troops have been sent to set up field hospitals. They will not be involved in working with patients.