Paper Topic:

Operation Torch

World War II : Operation Torch

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1 . Introduction

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Factors leading to the invasion of North Africa

Purpose or Goal of the operation

3 . Paragraph two

Cities to be taken

Troops involved

4 . Paragraph three

Craft used

French Resistance

5 . Conclusion

Operation Torch

After the invasion of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces , it became evident to both American and British governments that Hitler and Nazi Germany had to be defeated quickly . To

do so speedily , the allies had to come together and fight side by side if victory was to be achieved Operation Torch was the result as President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill came together to launch an amphibious military operation against North Africa .1 The allies planned to launch an attack from here then proceed to Sicily and from there to Italy 's mainland . This location was known as the `soft underbelly of Europe ' signifying its vulnerability to attack .2

The battle was for control of the Mediterranean . As things were Germany and Italy controlled the Mediterranean and most of Europe . The Soviet troops were also not holding up well to the Germans which made them believe that if something was not done quickly , Hitler would have control of Europe . Roosevelt was convinced that to win the war , the allies had to fight Germany in Europe at some point . As such , he agreed with the British strategy of invading North Africa . November 8 , 1942 was the set date . The...

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