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Operation Torch was the allied invasion of Vichy France's North African territories. This was to open a front on the German army in Africa. The Invasion was the largest anphib assualt in History. Until Operation: Overlord. It involved American troops sailing from the USA to Gibraltra Then to one of 3 landing sites.
AnswerIt should not be forgotten that American and British troops took part in the invasion. It was the first major Anglo - American invasion of the 2nd ww.
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When America entered World War 2 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.
What effect did operation torch have on the outcome of the World War 2?
The German force had weaken from Africa
When America entered world war ii they planned operation torch an invasion of?
British-American invasion of French North Africa
What was the death toll for operation torch?
Operation Torch (initially called Operation Gymnast) was the British-American invasion of French North Africa in World War II during the North African Campaign, started November 8, 1942. The Death toll for both sides was put at 1,815+.
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of North Africa during World War 2?
The largely US invasions in Morocco & Algeria were called Operation Torch
What were two important battles fought during World War 2 1942?
Battle of Midway and Operation Torch.
When America entered World War 2 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.
What was the code name Operation Torch used for in World War 2?
Northern Africa
What is desert war in World War 2?
it's happened in north africa. it's called operation torch
What effect did operation torch have on the outcome of the World War 2?
The German force had weaken from Africa
When the United States enter war in Europe where did it attack first?
North Africa on Operation Torch
When America entered World War 2 they planned Operation Torch an invasion of what country?
French North Africa
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 America entered world war ii they planned operation torch an invasion of?
British-American invasion of French North Africa
Where did Operation Torch of World War 2 take place?
Morocco and Algeria. They are independent nations today, but in World War 2 they (along with Tunisia) comprised French North Africa.
What was the death toll for operation torch?
Operation Torch (initially called Operation Gymnast) was the British-American invasion of French North Africa in World War II during the North African Campaign, started November 8, 1942. The Death toll for both sides was put at 1,815+.
How was Operation Torch important for World War 2?
This war was the first major English/American invasion of WW2. Leaving Italy wide open for invasion! This war was the first major English/American invasion of WW2. Leaving Italy wide open for invasion!
