Invasion of North Africa
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War II, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, 20th & 21st Century European History, German History, African History
- Geographical Location: Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia
- Date: November 7-8, 1942
Article abstract: An Allied campaign designed to force the Germans out of North Africa provides a training ground for U.S. forces in World War II.
Summary of Event
On December 11, 1941, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. Thereafter, the United States devoted its chief efforts to defeating its European enemies. Officers of the U.S. Army, however, disagreed with their British counterparts about how this aim should be accomplished. General George C. Marshall, chief of staff of the U.S. Army, wanted to build up air and ground forces in the...
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