Operation Torch (nov 8, 1942 – nov 16, 1942)
Description:
- sent troops to the coast of Algeria- 107,000 troops, 350 warships, 500 transports
- the objective was to establish a bridgehead
- the long term plan was to attack Germany from behind.
- was not a great success
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Date:
nov 8, 1942
nov 16, 1942
~ 8 days