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Allied landing operations in French North Africa during World War II
Operation Torch (8–16 November 1942) was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during World War II. Torch was a compromise operation that met the British
Operation_Torch
World War II order of battle
Operation Torch was the Allied invasion of French North Africa between 8 and 16 November 1942 during World War II. It was intended to distract the Axis
Operation Torch order of battle
Operation_Torch_order_of_battle
Battle operation in the Iraq-USA war
Operation Marne Torch refers to two operations launched by U.S.-led Coalition forces in 2007 against Islamic State of Iraq in the Arab Jabour area of Babil
Operation_Marne_Torch
Royal Navy Admiral; commanded the Dunkirk evacuation (1883–1945)
personally report on the operation to King George VI and was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. After Operation Dynamo was completed, he
Bertram_Ramsay
Major military campaign of WWII fought in North Africa
deserts (Western Desert campaign, Desert War), in Morocco and Algeria (Operation Torch), and in Tunisia (Tunisia campaign). The Allied war effort was dominated
North_African_campaign
Military unit
of Torch was to seize French Northwest Africa and, for political reasons, the Americans would lead operation. The airborne segment of the operation entailed
509th_Infantry_Regiment
French battleship
November, American and British forces invaded French North Africa in Operation Torch; Jean Bart initially helped to resist the attack, engaging in a gunnery
French battleship Jean Bart (1940)
French_battleship_Jean_Bart_(1940)
Military units deployed via parachute
The first U.S. airborne operation was by the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion in November 1942, as part of Operation Torch in North Africa. The U.S
Airborne_forces
Former UK naval base
Operation Torch. In November and December 1942, the 29th Seabees arrived to continue maintenance and construction in preparation for Operation Torch.
Rosneath_naval_base
reinforce Tunisia and airlift supplies and equipment during/after Operation Torch; although initially a success (two missions a day were flown with hundreds
1940s_in_air_cargo
World War II general, U.S. president from 1953 to 1961
[failed verification] The campaign in North Africa was designated Operation Torch and was planned in the underground headquarters within the Rock of
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
1940–1944 French government-in-exile
in the liberation of French colonies throughout the world including Operation Torch in French north Africa, escorting convoys during the Battle of the
Free_France
1942 Allied diplomatic effort for North Africa
Operation Kingpin was part of the run-up to Operation Torch, the planned Allied invasion of North Africa during World War II. It was a successor to Operation
Operation Kingpin (World War II)
Operation_Kingpin_(World_War_II)
Series of battles in Tunisia during the Second World War
Tunisia, after their defeat in the Western Desert and the success of Operation Torch, massive supply interdiction efforts and Allied assaults from east
Tunisian_campaign
Americans would have implemented Allied tribunals in France. During Operation Torch in 1943 Allied forces liberated large parts of French North Africa
United States military government in France
United_States_military_government_in_France
British Army officer (1896–1965)
coming close to reaching full strength, Browning was informed that Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa, would take place in November
Frederick_Browning
Planned World War II military operation
French North Africa took place in November 1942 under the code name Operation Torch. After the United States entered World War II in December 1941, the
Operation_Sledgehammer
Campaign fought in Libya and Egypt during WWII
Tunisia, which was invaded from the west by the Allied First Army in Operation Torch. In the Tunisian campaign the remaining Axis forces surrendered to
Western_Desert_campaign
American general (1896–1984)
time as the Normandy landings. He was also the head of planning for Operation Torch, the largest seaborne invasion at the time. On 10 March 1945, at the
Mark_W._Clark
WWII event (1942–1943)
On 8 November 1942, the Western Allies landed in North Africa in Operation Torch. The Germans implemented a contingency plan, Case Anton to occupy Zone
Italian_occupation_of_Corsica
WW2 British Army formation
Anglo-American meeting in London, in July 1942, Operation Gymnast was revived. The revised plan, known as Operation Torch, sought to clear Africa of Axis forces
78th Infantry Division (United Kingdom)
78th_Infantry_Division_(United_Kingdom)
and was assigned to lead Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa. After the success of Operation Torch, Eisenhower led the successful
Military career of Dwight D. Eisenhower
Military_career_of_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Battle in the Mediterranean Sea in 1942 during WWII
the Second Battle of El Alamein (23 October – 11 November) and by Operation Torch (8–16 November) in the western Mediterranean, which enabled land-based
Operation_Pedestal
Battle in the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War
Axis since Operation Crusader in late 1941. The end of the battle coincided with the Allied invasion of French North Africa in Operation Torch on 8 November
Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein
British hotel owner (1909–1981)
took part in Operation Ironclad, the British invasion of Vichy French-controlled Madagascar. In November 1942, she took part in Operation Torch, the Allied
Donald_Sinclair_(hotel_owner)
Military unit
The Corps made landfall in Morocco in French North Africa during Operation Torch in November 1942, the Allied invasion of French North Africa, as the
I Armored Corps (United States)
I_Armored_Corps_(United_States)
Allied stay-behind plan in Spain during WWII
Goldeneye moved into a state of alert prior to the implementation of Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa, to monitor and counter the stepped
Operation_Goldeneye
French collaborationist militia in World War II
World War. It was granted its independence in January 1943, after Operation Torch and the German occupation of the South Zone, until then dubbed "Free
Service_d'ordre_légionnaire
areas of North Africa. After the Allied landing in Casablanca in 1942 (Operation Torch), the French administration in Morocco began to support the Allied
Morocco_in_World_War_II
American WWII-era heavy cruiser
Murmansk Run in early 1942, and supported amphibious landings during Operation Torch in November 1942. During the Naval Battle of Casablanca, Wichita engaged
USS_Wichita_(CA-45)
immediate aftermath of the Armistice. French West Africa surrendered in Operation Torch to the Allies armies. Dakar Air Base became an important air base.
French West Africa in World War II
French_West_Africa_in_World_War_II
France) and make it their base of operations. Torch was followed by Operation Husky the invasion of Sicily, and Operation Avalanche, the invasion of southern
Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II
Military_history_of_the_United_Kingdom_during_World_War_II
1942 Allied military operation during the Second World War
Operation Terminal was an Allied operation during World War II. Part of Operation Torch (the Allied invasion of French North Africa, 8 November 1942)
Operation_Terminal
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
her first major combat operation when she sortied with Task Group 34.8 (TG 34.8), the Northern Attack Group for Operation Torch, the invasion of North
USS_Texas_(BB-35)
Northampton-class heavy cruiser (1931-46)
notable for service as a headquarters ship during Operation Torch, Operation Overlord, and Operation Dragoon, and for her occasional use as a presidential
USS_Augusta_(CA-31)
1942 Allied military operation during the Second World War
Operation Reservist, also known as the Suicide Charge at Oran, was an Allied military operation during the Second World War. Part of Operation Torch (the
Operation_Reservist
American general during World War II (1883–1963)
command. He was in command of the Central Task Force landings during Operation Torch in North Africa, and led II Corps during the early stages of the Tunisian
Lloyd_Fredendall
United States Army general (1885–1945)
into the Mediterranean theater with an invasion of Casablanca during Operation Torch in 1942, and soon established himself as an effective commander by
George_S._Patton
attacking two ports in Algeria, Mers El Kebir and Algiers. During Operation Torch the Allies were assisted by local Jewish Algerian Resistance. The Center
Algeria_in_World_War_II
French Resistance member (1922–1942)
1942 during Operation Torch. A monarchist and an ardent anti-Vichyiste, he regretted that his comrades[who?] had participated in Operation Torch and enabled
Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle
Fernand_Bonnier_de_La_Chapelle
Military unit
in which the Vichy French air force took part, took place during Operation Torch, launched on 8 November 1942 as the Allied invasion of North Africa
Vichy_French_Air_Force
1942 German military operation
November 1942 in response to the Operation Torch landings in North Africa. The attempt to capture the French fleet, Operation Lila, failed due to the scuttling
Operation_Attila
United States Army general (1893–1981)
American airborne division. He received his first front-line command in Operation Torch, serving under General George S. Patton in North Africa. After Patton
Omar_Bradley
1940 British attack on the French Navy
beginning of Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa, the French Navy foiled Case Anton, a German and Italian operation to capture its
Attack_on_Mers-el-Kébir
American general and politician (1887–1944)
division commander of the 1st Infantry Division. After serving in the Operation Torch landings in North Africa and the Tunisia Campaign, followed by participation
Theodore_Roosevelt_Jr.
World War II US Naval bases in North Africa
Nazi rule with Operation Torch that started on November 8, 1942. Operation Torch also freed Morocco and French North Africa. Operation Torch landings in
US_Naval_Bases_North_Africa
US Army National Guard formation
Ireland, on 26 January 1942. The division fought in North Africa from Operation Torch in November 1942, capturing Hill 609 in Tunisia, before moving to Italy
34th Infantry Division (United States)
34th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
British Army officer
the 3rd Battalion. He was then sent to Tunisia and participated in Operation Torch. For this action he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
David_Dobie
Collaborationist regime in France (1940–1944)
following the landing of the Allies in North Africa (Operation Torch), the Axis launched Operation Anton, occupying southern France and disbanding the
Vichy_France
Armed forces of Vichy France (1940–42)
territory as a consequence of the Allied invasion of French North Africa (Operation Torch) and the Allied allegiance of the colonial French Army of Africa. Besides
Armistice_Army
on 10 June 1940. The United States entered the war in the west with Operation Torch on 8 November 1942, after their Soviet allies had pushed for a second
Military history of the United States during World War II
Military_history_of_the_United_States_during_World_War_II
armed merchant cruiser and then a troop ship. In 1942 she took part in Operation Torch, and was sunk in a German air raid off Bougie, Algeria. Cathay was
SS_Cathay_(1924)
1941 Illustrious-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy
November 1942, Victorious took part in the North African landings. Operation Torch, which involved 196 ships of the Royal Navy and 105 of the United States
HMS_Victorious_(R38)
Operation Blackstone was a part of Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North Africa during World War II. The operation called for American amphibious
Operation_Blackstone
1943 Allied offensive within the Tunisia campaign of WWII
took place from 5 November 1942 – 15 February 1943 and on 8 November, Operation Torch began in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The Panzerarmee evaded British
Battle_of_Medenine
constructed, complete with an operating theatre and X-ray equipment. Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa in November 1942, was coordinated
Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
Military_history_of_Gibraltar_during_World_War_II
Gleaves-class destroyer
the Navy Claude A. Swanson (1862–1939). She participated in, Operation Torch, Operation Husky, the Pacific theatre, escorted nine convoys and earned eight
USS_Swanson
Ranger-class aircraft carrier
in that theater and provided air support for Operation Torch. In October 1943, she fought in Operation Leader, air attacks on German shipping off Norway
USS_Ranger_(CV-4)
Elite US Army light infantry unit
combat for the first time when they landed at Arzew, Algeria during Operation Torch. The 1st were split into two groups in hopes of assaulting Vichy-French
75th_Ranger_Regiment
1942 Avenger-class escort carrier of the Royal Navy
for future escort carrier design. In November 1942 she took part in Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa, where she suffered engine problems
HMS_Avenger_(D14)
1940 Illustrious-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy
Formidable returned home for a brief refit before participating in Operation Torch, the invasion of French North Africa in November. She remained in the
HMS_Formidable_(67)
Nuclear explosion in Ukraine (1972)
Operation Fakel (Russian: Операция «Факел» (Operation "Torch")) was a Soviet peaceful nuclear explosion (PNE) conducted in 1972 in the Ukrainian Soviet
Operation_Fakel
World War II era medium tank
began to gain momentum following the Allied landings in North Africa (Operation Torch) and the subsequent campaigns in Italy and France. The ability to produce
M4_Sherman
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
increased their crews. On completion, Massachusetts was sent to support Operation Torch, the invasion of French North Africa, in November 1942. There, she
USS_Massachusetts_(BB-59)
1942 military operation in North Africa
Operation Flagpole was part of the run-up to Operation Torch, the planned Allied invasion of North Africa during World War II. It involved arranging for
Operation Flagpole (World War II)
Operation_Flagpole_(World_War_II)
British battlecruiser, 1916–1948
airfields in Vichy French Algeria as part of the opening stages of Operation Torch in November 1942. The ship remained in the Mediterranean until February
HMS_Furious_(47)
City in Texas, United States
of crystal meth in the Gonzales—Wilson County area, under the name Operation Torch. A significant number of arrest warrants were served in the
Nixon,_Texas
Territory administered by Vichy France during World War II
invaded by the German and Italian armies in Case Anton, as a response to Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North Africa. Thenceforth, the zone libre and
Zone_libre
Index of conflicts with the same name
Dakar (1940) Syria–Lebanon campaign (1941) Battle of Madagascar (1942) Operation Torch (1942) Liberation of France (1944) Kohn, George C (2006). Dictionary
Anglo-French_Wars
in 1943. When the Americans landed in Algiers in 1942 as part of Operation Torch, colonial soldiers of the Vichy-controlled Army of Africa surrendered
Military history of France during World War II
Military_history_of_France_during_World_War_II
1918 British aircraft carrier
participated in Operation Harpoon, providing air cover for the Malta-bound convoy. In November, the ship provided air cover during Operation Torch, the invasion
HMS_Argus_(I49)
Super-dreadnought battleship class of the United States Navy
the Battle of Okinawa. Texas supported Operation Torch, Operation Overlord, the bombardment of Cherbourg, Operation Dragoon and the battles at Iwo Jima and
New_York-class_battleship
1916 Renown-class battlecruiser of the Royal Navy
convoys in early 1942. The ship was transferred back to Force H for Operation Torch and spent much of 1943 refitting or transporting Winston Churchill
HMS_Renown_(1916)
1936 passenger ship
part in Operation Ironclad (the battle of Madagascar), landing elements at Diego Suarez on 5 May 1942. Ulsterman took part in Operation Torch (the Allied
HMS_Royal_Ulsterman
Mediterranean headquarters 1942–1945
General Dwight D. Eisenhower in order to command the forces committed to Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa, set for November. Eisenhower
Allied_Force_Headquarters
French admiral and political figure (1881–1942)
1941–1945. London: Guild Publishing. "Opération "Torch", les débarquements alliés en Afrique du Nord" [Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North Africa]
François_Darlan
German invasion of France in 1940
regime retained the zone libre (free zone) in the south. Following Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa, in November 1942, in Case
Battle_of_France
Royal Navy ship turned Scientology flagship
action in the Mediterranean during the invasions of North Africa (Operation Torch), Sicily and Italy. The ship was later purchased in 1967 by the Church
HMS_Royal_Scotsman
French people born in Colonial Algeria, and their descendants
1943, after the Free French took control over Algeria in the wake of Operation Torch. Thus, the Jews of Algeria eventually came to be considered part of
Pieds-noirs
Coastal city in Oran Province, Algeria
World War II until its capture by the Allies in late 1942, during Operation Torch. Also, during French rule, Jews were encouraged to modernize and take
Oran
World War 2 British naval squadron
Diego Suarez in Madagascar during Operation Ironclad. November saw the turning point of the conflict. Operation Torch saw British and American forces landed
Force_H
Specially designated military operations that are considered unconventional
modern special operations. Army Rangers were essential to several World War II campaigns such as North Africa campaign "Operation Torch", Tunisian campaign
Special_operations
Italian liner launched in 1925
Seattle 4 February 1946. Assigned to the San Francisco-Marianas run for Operation Magic Carpet, the return of thousands of Pacific troops, she made three
SS_Conte_Biancamano
American military official and politician (1910–1990)
Springs. From Gibraltar and then Oran, Algeria, he led this unit in Operation Torch, the invasion of Northwest Africa in early November 1942. Roosevelt
Elliott_Roosevelt_(general)
Military unit
the first full-scale operation that No. 6 Commando took part in was Operation Torch, the Allied landings in Algeria in November 1942. Later, it joined
No._6_Commando
1942 Avenger-class escort carrier of the Royal Navy and French Navy
the British forces taking part in the North Africa landings Operation Torch. For the Torch landings, Biter was part of the covering force off Oran. The
HMS_Biter_(D97)
US Army soldier (1920–1942)
World War II who was killed in action during Operation Torch, the U.S. Army's first major airborne operation. He is recorded as one of the first American
John_Thomas_Mackall
French class of fast battleships
France, while Jean Bart was badly damaged by American forces during Operation Torch in November 1942. After the French African colonies shifted to Free
Richelieu-class_battleship
United States Air Force general (1915–2007)
You have got to leave the moral issue out of it. In the leadup to Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa, the commander of the Eighth Air
Paul_Tibbets
Type II Hunt-class destroyer of the Royal Navy, later the Indian Navy
Lamerton was present at the Allied invasion of North Africa, known as Operation Torch, as part of Force H. At 1045 on 6 November 1942, after passing through
HMS_Lamerton
City in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
the Second World War, Safi was the site of Operation Blackstone, one of the landing sites for Operation Torch. The origin of the name Safi is likely derived
Safi,_Morocco
Major formation of the United States Army in the Western Front of World War II
in November he also commanded the Allied forces in Operation Torch through AFHQ. Operation Torch—the invasion of French North Africa—involving the 9th
European Theater of Operations, United States Army
European_Theater_of_Operations,_United_States_Army
American politician and United States Army general (1880–1959)
improved roads. In consequence, Army forces deploying to Africa in Operation Torch suffered serious initial reverses when they encountered German armored
George_C._Marshall
Town-class cruiser of the Royal Navy
Arctic convoys were suspended in preparation for Operation Torch. The cruiser participated in Operation Torch as part of the Eastern Task Force, which covered
HMS_Sheffield_(C24)
Polish Army and intelligence officer
work in North Africa facilitated Allied preparations for the 1942 Operation Torch landings. He has been described as "the only allied agent with a network
Mieczysław Zygfryd Słowikowski
Mieczysław_Zygfryd_Słowikowski
German-occupied France from 1940 to 1944
Germany and Italy during Case Anton on 11 November 1942 in response to Operation Torch, the Allied landings in French North Africa on 8 November 1942. The
German military administration in occupied France during World War II
German_military_administration_in_occupied_France_during_World_War_II
Part of the U.S. Army, active intermittently between 1943 and 2010
Lieutenant General George S. Patton, it made landfall at Morocco during Operation Torch as the Western Task Force, the first all-U.S. force to enter the European
Seventh_United_States_Army
List of significant events occurring during World War II in 1942
Virginia with Patton's forces for Operation Torch, the landing in North Africa. The other two task forces of Operation Torch, the first American-led force
Timeline of World War II (1942)
Timeline_of_World_War_II_(1942)
Topics referred to by the same term
(disambiguation), various festivals Western Task Force, in World War II's Operation Torch Wikileaks Task Force, of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency World
WTF
Largest city in Morocco
Pétain, while Moroccans tended to favour de Gaulle and the Allies. Operation Torch, which started on 8 November 1942, was the British-American invasion
Casablanca
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