Operation Torch

Operation _ was the Allied invasion of the Vichy French territories in 1942.

What tough American commander was promoted during the North African Campaign and was known for his rapid armor attacks?

• George S. Patton

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Douglas MacArthur

• Bradley Clark

Why Allied victory in North Africa significant? (Click all that apply)

• It provided valuable lessons for the Allies.

• It denied Hitler the oil of the Middle East

• It liberated thousands of Allied POWs.

• Erwin Rommel was captured.

What was Operation Torch?

• A World War II military campaign

• A Cold War espionage mission

• A humanitarian aid operation

• A space exploration project

In which year did Operation Torch take place?

• 1942

• 1944

• 1940

• 1945

Which countries were primarily involved in Operation Torch?

• United States and United Kingdom

• Germany and Italy

• France and Spain

• Soviet Union and China

What was the main objective of Operation Torch?

• To gain control of North Africa

• To invade Japan

• To liberate France

• To defend the British Isles

Which North African country was a key target in Operation Torch?

• Algeria

• Egypt

• Libya

• Morocco

Who was the Supreme Allied Commander during Operation Torch?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• George S. Patton

• Bernard Montgomery

• Douglas MacArthur

Operation Torch marked the first major involvement of which country in the European-North African theater during WWII?

• United States

• Canada

• Australia

• Brazil