North+African+Campaign

The 1940-1943 North African Campaign of World War II, also known as the Desert War, was when the Allied powers swept through the north African countries to prepare for the invasion of Italy. The campaign began with Operation Torch in which the Allied forces landed in parts of Vichy-controled France (Morocco and Algeria) expecting little resistance. However, the Vichy France proved to be stronger than expected but not strong enough. Offensive attacks, stalemates, and boarder battles took place during the campaign until the Axis powers surrendered after the final assault of the Tunisian campaign.



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