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There were two leaders of British forces in Africa in 1942. For the first half of the year they were led by General Claude Auchinleck, who was then replaced by General Harold Alexander for the second half of the year and the rest of the North African campaign.
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Site of allied offensive against German forces 1942?
The Russians stopped the Germans at Stalingrad in late 1942 and began their offense that resulted in the capture of the German 6th Army in February 1943.On November 11, 1942, US and British forces landed in wester coasts of North Africa. They began to advance across Africa to attack the German forces from the west as the British began their advance from the east, trapping the Germans at Tunisia.
Who was the leader of the operation torch?
Operation Torch was the invasion of North Africa in World War 2 during the North African Campaign and started on 8 November 1942 by British and American forces and was led by Eisenhower with substantial UK support
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.
What was the name of the major battle in Egypt and North Africa where the Germans were defeated by British?
During World War II, the name of the major battle that took place in western Egypt in North Africa, and which resulted in a defeat of the Germans by British (and other Allied) forces, was the Battle of El Alamein. Occurring in late October to early November of 1942, this battle (often called the 'Second Battle of El Alamein') resulted in a decisive victory for the Allies, who soon followed it up with a triumphant advance westwards across North Africa.
What strategy did british leader Winston churchill and president fanklin d roosevelt decide on during meetings in 1942?
to defeat the japanese first and then turn attention to the germans
Did the allied forces victor in North Africa?
Yes. The US forces joined the British when they landed in Algiers on 8 Nov 1942. They defeated the German army in North Africa by early 1943.
Site of allied offensive against German forces 1942?
The Russians stopped the Germans at Stalingrad in late 1942 and began their offense that resulted in the capture of the German 6th Army in February 1943.On November 11, 1942, US and British forces landed in wester coasts of North Africa. They began to advance across Africa to attack the German forces from the west as the British began their advance from the east, trapping the Germans at Tunisia.
Who was the leader of the operation torch?
Operation Torch was the invasion of North Africa in World War 2 during the North African Campaign and started on 8 November 1942 by British and American forces and was led by Eisenhower with substantial UK support
When did allied forces invade North Africa?
1942
Where did the Britain forces stop Rommel in the summer of 1942?
the british forces stopped the German commander Rommel in northern Africa right before he was going to take over Ethiopia
Who was the leader of the allied forces in Africa during World War 2?
Montgomery, Sir Bernard Law. First Viscount Montgomery of Alamein 1887�1976. British army officer who during World War II commanded the British victories over German forces in North Africa (1942) and the Allied advance through Normandy (1944). (Answers.com) Note Initially the British Commander-in-Chief was Archibald Wavell, then Claude Auchinleck. Montgomery was Churchill's second choice in 1942, following the death of his first choice, William Gott, who was shot down. Churchill recognized the importance of North Africa and provide the maximum amount of support that he could.
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.
What country did allied forces land on November 1942?
French North Africa : Operation Torch ; 8 November 1942 .
How did the Allied forces regain control of the Mediterranean in 1942?
The British army struck from Egypt and a combined Anglo-American army led by Eisenhower was to invade French North Africa and hit the enemy line.
Where had there been a disasterous attempt in 1942?
There had been a disasterous attempt in 1942 at Dieppe when British Commando & Canadian forces attempted a raid on the French port.
What was the result of the 1942 invasion of North Africa?
The British took over Germany for the first time.
When the US entered the war in Europe where did attack first?
North Africa
