English:Operation Torch was the Anglo-American invasion of French North Africa in World War II during the North African Campaign, started 8 November 1942.
Operation Torch - North Africa 8 Nov 1942
American troops on board a landing craft going in to land at Oran. November 1942
American troops landing on the beach at Arzeu, near Oran, from a landing craft assault (LCA 26), some of them are carrying boxes of supplies. November 1942
Some of the inhabitants of Arzeu, meet the US soldiers on the beach. November 1942
Near Algiers, "Torch" troops hit the beaches behind a large American flag "Left" hoping for the French Army not fire on it, 11/08/1942
Troops making their way inland after landing at Algiers. Here some men are pulling and pushing a trailer of equipment over the sandy beach, and in the background two soldiers are manhandling a motorbike. November 1942
British sailors and British and American soldiers on the beach near Algiers. A 40 mm Bofors gun can be seen further down the beach along with three lorries. November 1942