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The allied invasion of Northern Africa was called?
The allied invasion of Northern Africa was called Operation Torch.
Why was operation Torch fought?
Operation Torch, enacted in the autumn of 1942, was fought as a result of the Allied decision to take the fight to the Axis in Europe in the only practical way possible. With the shortage of landing craft as well as ground units, the Allies reckoned that a direct invasion of the European continent was impossible. In its place, driving the Axis out of North Africa was decided upon, which is precisely what "Torch" intended and, in fact, accomplished.
What was the goal of operation torch?
shake the cola
Name for the operation that landed 10000 Allied troops in North Africa?
Operation Torch
Who was the general to command both operation Torch and operation overlord?
Dwight D. Eisenhower .
Who was defeated on operation torch?
Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of Axis held North Africa, ended with the Allies defeating the Axis powers.
Where is the allies opened a second front?
French North Africa : Operation Torch .
What year did the allies invade North America?
The Allies never invaded North America. They did invade North Africa with Operation Torch in November 1942.
What is the Center of gravity for operation torch?
The Center of Gravity for Operation Torch was the axis forces' ability to resist the Allied invasion in North Africa by holding key strategic positions, such as ports and airfields. Disrupting their command and control, logistics, and unity of effort were critical to achieving success in Operation Torch. Focusing on weakening the enemy's ability to operate effectively in the region was a key factor in the operation's success.
When did Operation Marne Torch happen?
Operation Marne Torch happened on 2007-06-16.
Who commanded operation torch?
General Dwight D. Eisenhower was given overall command of 'Operation Torch' .
The allied invasion of Northern Africa was called?
The allied invasion of Northern Africa was called Operation Torch.
Why was operation Torch fought?
Operation Torch, enacted in the autumn of 1942, was fought as a result of the Allied decision to take the fight to the Axis in Europe in the only practical way possible. With the shortage of landing craft as well as ground units, the Allies reckoned that a direct invasion of the European continent was impossible. In its place, driving the Axis out of North Africa was decided upon, which is precisely what "Torch" intended and, in fact, accomplished.
When the United States enter war in Europe where did it attack first?
North Africa on Operation Torch
What was the goal of operation torch?
shake the cola
Did the US win operation torch?
maybe
What battle or operation lead to the allied invasion of western Europe?
Operation Torch
