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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.