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Britain had to occupy North Africa in order to move up through Italy. If Germany still had control of North Africa, then German forces would come up behind Allied forces during the "Invasion of Sicily" and destroy them completly.
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What countries were in operation torch?
The Soviet Union, United States, and Britain VS. French North Africa and Axis Powers
What were the major events influencing the fighting in Europe and North Africa?
1939 --- The war begins as Poland falls to Germany. 1940 --- France, Holland, Belgium, Norway, and Denmark fall to Germany. Italy enters the war on the Axis side, attacks Great Britain in North Africa, and invades Greece. German invasion of Great Britain is planned but never occurs. 1941 --- In North Africa, Great Britain pushes Italy back. Germany invades Russia and reinforces Italy in North Africa. Japan enters the war on the Axis side, and the US enters the war on the Allied side. 1942 --- War seesaws in North Africa. Italy reinforces Germany in Russia. Toward the end of the year the war in Russia and North Africa turn against the Axis, and the US invades North Africa. 1943 --- Germany and Italy are expelled from North Africa. Italy surrenders to Allies and is occupied by Germany as the Allies invade. The war continues in Russia as Germany is pushed back. 1944 --- Germany holds the Allies in Italy, but Russia continues to push Germany back. The US, Great Britain, and Canada invade France. 1945 --- Germany surrenders to the Allies.
How many soldiers died on d-day in North Africa?
There was no D-Day in north Africa. The Allied forces had kicked Germany out of north Africa by then
Where did the allies go after they controlled North Africa?
The Allies attacked Italy after successfully invading Sicily first.
Operation Torch was the Allied invasion of?
It was the British-American Invasion of North Africa.
Did North Africa win the north African campaing?
The North Africa campaign was the British and Americans against the Germans in North Africa. It was won by Britain and America.
Is the river Nile in Britain?
The river Nile is in North East Africa
Where is Great Britain now?
Great Britain is an island off mainland Europe, and North of Africa and Americas.
Was Britain defeated in North Africa at El Alamein?
Nope, Britain won both battles of El Alamein
Does the Nile River go to the north to the south of Africa of south to north of Africa?
The Nile flows from the south to the north.
What is sea is just North of Africa?
Mediterranean is the sea just north of Africa. You can go to Google map and check it out.
Did Great Britain have any colonies in Africa?
Yes. Great Britain owned parts of Africa from 1661 to 1980. British colonies in Africa peaked after WWI. In the early 1920's, Great Britain owned territories that stretched all the way from North to South Africa. Great Britain controlled more of the African populace than any other Empire.
Where did Leonardo go to school?
North Africa
Britain tried to hold onto North Africa in order to maintain access to the?
Suez Canal.
What are 4 territories controlled by Romans?
Spain, France, North Africa, Egypt, Britain, Greece etc.
What places made up the western Roman empire?
Italy, Spain, Gaul, North Africa, Britain.
Where did Leonardo Fibonacci go to school?
North Africa
