Operation Torch

Operation Torch began on November 8, 1942

It was an Allied campaign to push the Axis powers out of French North Africa

The goal was to clear the way for the navy to enter the Mediterranean

The assaulting force was split into three task forces

General Patton was in command of the western task force responsible for Casablanca

These assaults were then followed by a push into Tunisia

Casablanca

It was decided that the western attack force wouldn’t utilise a preliminary bombardment, as it was hoped that the French would not resist the Allies

This was the wrong move, as the French proceeded to retaliate against the invading forces

The assault on Oran was impeded by unexpected resistance

This was due to the lack of proper reconnaissance on the landing areas.

Airborne troopers captures the airports, allowing the success of the amphibious assault.

Algiers

The French resistance fighters staged a planned coup in the cities

This allowed the Eastern Task Force to take the ports with much less resistance

Tunisia After the three pronged

assault the Allies consolidated their power and pushed into Tunisia

After a struggle from Rommel, the Axis forces were defeated.

Rommel was replaced before the final battles, allowing him to participate in more conflicts

Battle of Dieppe

Was an Allied attack on the German occupied port of Dieppe

Started on the 19th of August, 1942

The plan was to take the port, and hold it for two tides and destroy the defences present before withdrawing.

The Battle of Dieppe served as a guide as what not to do in amphibious operations

There was no artillery support, or aerial bombardment

No element of surprise

Lack of reconnaissance

Needless to say, Dieppe was an operational failure for the Allies

The Canadians lost 3367 men, while the Germans lost 311, almost 10 times less

The objectives were not met

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