Allied+Invasion+of+North+Africa

Summery
Operation torch was the operation where the U.S allied with Great Britain, Took over the french region of north africa. If successful the operation would serve in containing Hitler's intention in expanding. Control over this region would block critical shipping points to the Mediterranean, as well as provide a kick start for the allies into Italy. It was started on november 8th 1842.

Map of the Operation. __**TIMELINE:**__

The invasion of The German section of North Africa is planned.
 * 1942**
 * September 1st - September 30th **

The US Western, Central and the British Eastern reach North African shores. T he US Western and Central task forces fight French opposition. At Oran, French coastal guns destroys US transport with 200 soldiers aboard. French General Mast surrenders to the British Eastern Task Force.
 * 1942**
 * November 8th **

The first French cease-fires begins in Algeria and Morocco. US forces tangle with a French defense. It was believed that the two country's histories would have brought France to surrender rather than fight a former ally.
 * 1942**
 * November 9th **

The British Eastern Task force capture the strategic airfield at Djidjelli via Bougie from Algiers. French Admiral Jean Francios Darlan joins French General Alphonse Juin in calling an all-out cease fire for French forces throughout Africa.
 * 1942**
 * November 11th **

German paratroopers move into the area near the airfield at Bone. British paratroopers land near Bone and take the nearby airfield. German paratrooper forces attack the British paratroopers near Bone but are repelled.
 * 1942**
 * November 12th **

American paratroopers land at the airfield near Youks les Bains
 * 1942**
 * November 15th **

British paratroopers land and capture the airfield at Soul el Arba. Allied forces begin their move into German-held Tunisia.
 * 1942**
 * November 16th **

The Allies capture Beja.
 * 1942**
 * November 17th **

The Allies take Sidi Nsir.
 * 1942**
 * November 18th **

The Allied assault on the strategic city of Medjez el Bab begins.
 * 1942**
 * November 20th **

Medjez el Bab falls to the Allies.
 * 1942**
 * November 26th **

Despite the consistent progression throughout North Africa, the Allied invasion offensive grounds to a halt in the face of growing German resistance at key junctions. The total liberation of North Africa will have to wait.
 * 1942**
 * November 30th **

Works Cited November, Early. "Operation Torch: Allied Invasion of North Africa." History Net: Where History Comes Alive - World & US History Online. Web. 13 Jan. 2012. . This site was used for clarifying and double checking information. It was very informative and helped with a lot of the facts. I feel like i learned the most about the invasion through this source. "Operation Torch - World War II Operation Torch Invasion of North Africa." Military History - Warfare through the Ages - Battles and Conflicts - Weapons of War - Military Leaders in History. Web. 13 Jan. 2012. . I didn't use this site as much as the other's but I still gained some information from it. It was good for getting small facts. Writer, Staff. "Operation Torch - the Allied Invasion of Africa Timeline." WW2 History - Timelines, Quotes, War Posters and More. Web. 13 Jan. 2012. . I used this site to help with the basic information about the operation, as well as the timeline.