Comments on: Operation Torch: Allied Invasion of North Africa http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Tue, 21 May 2013 11:26:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: U.S. INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA - Weapons and Warfare http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-1066264 U.S. INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA - Weapons and Warfare Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:16:58 +0000 #comment-1066264 [...] LINK This entry was posted in Operations. Bookmark the permalink. [...] [...] LINK This entry was posted in Operations. Bookmark the permalink. [...]

]]> By: R Grant, CAPT USCG (Ret.) http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-906284 R Grant, CAPT USCG (Ret.) Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:43:38 +0000 #comment-906284 I would like to hear from any U.S. Coast Guard personnel that participated in Operation Torch in November, 1942, while assigned to the USS JOSEPH T. DICKMAN. Later this year, the U.S. Coast Guard will commission the Sentinel-class Cutter PAUL CLARK, which is named after Fireman First Class Paul Leaman Clark, who displayed extraordinary devotion to duty in the face of enemy fire during an assault that lasted from November 8-11, 1942 and was part of Operation Torch. For his heoric courage, Clark was awarded the Navy Cross. I would like to hear from any U.S. Coast Guard personnel that participated in Operation Torch in November, 1942, while assigned to the USS JOSEPH T. DICKMAN. Later this year, the U.S. Coast Guard will commission the Sentinel-class Cutter PAUL CLARK, which is named after Fireman First Class Paul Leaman Clark, who displayed extraordinary devotion to duty in the face of enemy fire during an assault that lasted from November 8-11, 1942 and was part of Operation Torch. For his heoric courage, Clark was awarded the Navy Cross.

]]> By: CDR Charles Hooper http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-824707 CDR Charles Hooper Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:13:41 +0000 #comment-824707 Operation Torch proved to be important for the Allies in preparing them to work together and take on the Axis Military. This joint effort led by General Eisenhower prepared him to lead the Allies in Operation Overlord in Normandy. General Patton was able to confront the "Desert Fox" Field Marshall Rommel and learn tactics which would prove beneficial in Late 1944 and Early 1945. It is an interesting part of World War 2 to study and reflect upon. Thank God we had such Men to preserve the Freedoms we enjoy! God Bless America! Operation Torch proved to be important for the Allies in preparing them to work together and take on the Axis Military. This joint effort led by General Eisenhower prepared him to lead the Allies in Operation Overlord in Normandy. General Patton was able to confront the "Desert Fox" Field Marshall Rommel and learn tactics which would prove beneficial in Late 1944 and Early 1945. It is an interesting part of World War 2 to study and reflect upon. Thank God we had such Men to preserve the Freedoms we enjoy! God Bless America!

]]> By: jeri http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-822986 jeri Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:18:41 +0000 #comment-822986 totally agree with you. thats a good way to put it.:) totally agree with you. thats a good way to put it.:)

]]> By: Drill Sergeant Leaphart http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-822805 Drill Sergeant Leaphart Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:54:51 +0000 #comment-822805 The toughest resistance during Operation Torch was not Algeria , but Fedala where the Third Infantry Division encountered heavy and protracted naval and aerial resistance in addition to Vichy artillery batteries and infantry units . The Ninth Infantry Division assaulted Safi and Port Lyautey within 20 or so miles of Casablanca which was the ultimate objective. This invasion force which invaded Safi, Fedala, and Port Lyautey sailed further to an amphibious landing than any other American invasion force in history, as they loaded-up in Virgina , leaving about October 24th , and then hitting the Morrocan beaches Sunday morning, November 8th. The Oran and Algeria group sailed from the UK The toughest resistance during Operation Torch was not Algeria , but Fedala where the Third Infantry Division encountered heavy and protracted naval and aerial resistance in addition to Vichy artillery batteries and infantry units .

The Ninth Infantry Division assaulted Safi and Port Lyautey within 20 or so miles of Casablanca which was the ultimate objective.

This invasion force which invaded Safi, Fedala, and Port Lyautey sailed further to an amphibious landing than any other American invasion force in history, as they loaded-up in Virgina , leaving about October 24th , and then hitting the Morrocan beaches Sunday morning, November 8th. The Oran and Algeria group sailed from the UK

]]> By: tessie Rainey http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-822602 tessie Rainey Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:06:32 +0000 #comment-822602 aye i think i kno you aye i think i kno you

]]> By: no one http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-812031 no one Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:36:02 +0000 #comment-812031 why were the french deffendinga gainst their allies from England and the United states why were the french deffendinga gainst their allies from England and the United states

]]> By: Crystal Alvis Rivenbark http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-798821 Crystal Alvis Rivenbark Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:42:58 +0000 #comment-798821 My grandfather was a coxswain operating one of the two remaining landing craft from the USS Charles Carroll. I didn't know much about this operation until reading this. I didn't realize his ship sent out 25 landing craft and that only 2 remained. I know he got a Citation and a promotion for his efforts in this operation. I've never been more proud of my grandfather. After this, he carried troops and supplies on D-Day on Omaha Beach. I'm so grateful he survived all of this. My grandfather was a coxswain operating one of the two remaining landing craft from the USS Charles Carroll. I didn't know much about this operation until reading this. I didn't realize his ship sent out 25 landing craft and that only 2 remained. I know he got a Citation and a promotion for his efforts in this operation. I've never been more proud of my grandfather. After this, he carried troops and supplies on D-Day on Omaha Beach. I'm so grateful he survived all of this.

]]> By: Joe Baker http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-793576 Joe Baker Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:14:40 +0000 #comment-793576 In September and October , 1942 , he trained at Camp A P Hill and then Camp Pickett , both in Virginia. They took a troop train from Pickett to the Norfolk/ Newport News area to get on the Tasker H. Bliss transport on or about October 24th. He was attatched to the 3rd Division.. Landed at Fedala on Sunday morning, Nov 8th. In September and October , 1942 , he trained at Camp A P Hill and then Camp Pickett , both in Virginia. They took a troop train from Pickett to the Norfolk/ Newport News area to get on the Tasker H. Bliss transport on or about October 24th. He was attatched to the 3rd Division.. Landed at Fedala on Sunday morning, Nov 8th.

]]> By: john smith http://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm#comment-789046 john smith Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:24:14 +0000 #comment-789046 America! America!

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