Operation Torch

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  • Allies approach North Africa

    Allies approach North Africa

    Three Allied task forces - the US Western, Central, and the British Eastern - approach the coast of North Africa

  • Allies meet Vichy

    the US Western and Central task forces tangle with Vichy French opposition

  • Cease-fires begin

    The first French cease-fires begin to ring out across Algeria and Morocco
  • Airfield Captured

    Airfield Captured

    The British Eastern Task force capture the strategic airfield at Dijdjelli via Bougie from Algiers

  • Another airfield is taken

    British paratroopers land and capture the airfield at Soul el Arba.

  • Allies capture Beja

  • The Allies take Sidi Nsir

  • Allied assault

    The Allied assault on the strategic city of Medjez el Bab begins.
  • Medjez el Bab falls to the Allies

    Medjez el Bab falls to the Allies

  • End

    The Allied invasion offensive comes to an end in the face of growing German resistance at key junctions.