When American troops entered Africa, Rommel's army, part of the Afrika Korps, was engaged in a fierce campaign against Allied forces in North Africa. At that time, Rommel was facing logistical challenges and resource shortages, which hindered his ability to maintain effective defenses. The arrival of American troops in late 1942 marked a significant turning point, as it bolstered Allied strength and contributed to the eventual defeat of Axis forces in the region. Ultimately, this contributed to the successful Operation Torch and the subsequent push against German positions in North Africa.
Originally called Operation Gymnast, Operation Torch was the British-American invasion of French North Africa during the second african campaign during World War 2.
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It was the British-American Invasion of North Africa.
The importance of El Alamein was that British and Australian armour and troops finally destroyed Rommels's vaunted Afrika Korps tank forces whilethe Allied Tactical Air force destroyed his fuel dumps and parts depots. The Allies won a very decisive victory.forcing thr Germans out of Africa.
German forces entered North Africa to assist the Italians who had difficulty in that region. Similar to future campaigns like South Vietnam 15 years later (assisting nations in trouble), US forces entered North Africa to reinforce the British fighting there in 1942. The British were primarily using "lend lease" US supplied tanks; M3 Lee medium tanks and M3/4 Stuart light tank. The US landed forces equipped with the same, plus some M4s.
trapped and captured
yes, while axis powers were in north Africa (rommels forces) some nations fought there
North Africa
In 1808 the US made it illegal to import slaves from Africa.
Africa is where it first happened.
Originally called Operation Gymnast, Operation Torch was the British-American invasion of French North Africa during the second african campaign during World War 2.
Africa Trail happened in 1997.
Blockade of Africa happened in 1807.
Heart of Africa happened in 1985.
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Essentially, because they were needed there. There was no requirement for forces on the European mainland (the Axis having overrun most of it) except for Greece, and Japan had not yet entered the war. Also, the Australians were well-trained professional soldiers and the British thought their fighting qualities would enhance their campaign (which was correct- the Australians and other Allied forces decisively defeated the Italians and went on to defeat Rommels Afrika Corps as well.