The story
The Allies land in North Africa on the shores of Morocco and Algeria. With the British El Alamein victory and the Soviet Stalingrad victory, the return of the Mediterranean Allies marks a turning point in the war.
Photos:
- American poster mentioning "Operation Torch
- Allied Armada
- Landing in North Africa
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.