1942 ⟶ Oran Falls to US Troops and Allied Landings Continue

Oran, Algeria falls to US troops; 17 French ships are sunk a...

Year

1942

💣 Oran Falls to US Troops and Allied Landings Continue

Oran, Algeria falls to US troops; 17 French ships are sunk at Oran, causing a rift between the French and the Allies. There are more Allied landings near the Tunisian border.⟶

North Africa CampaignOranAllied InvasionOperation TorchFrench NavyMilitary Conflict

🚢 Operation Torch Begins

Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of Vichy-controlled Morocco and Algeria, begins.⟶

North Africa CampaignAllied InvasionOperation TorchVichy FranceMoroccoAlgeriaAmphibious Assault

🛬 US Troops Land in Oran

The United States Combat Command "B" of the 1st Armored Division lands east and west of Oran as part of Operation Torch.⟶

North Africa CampaignOperation TorchOranUS ArmyAmphibious AssaultMilitary Landing