Hitler reinforces North Africa

9th November 1942: As the Allied landings continue Germany begins sending large numbers of troops to Tunisia

American troops before going ashore

Inspection of British troops aboard ST MARNIX.

s leaving the troop ship for shore.

Transports unloading troops and stores at Arzeu, near Oran.

The Operation Torch landings continued in the Vichy French-controlled Morocco and Algeria. The Allies had not had the resources to land further east in Tunisia. They had hoped that, if they quickly established a strong foothold in Algeria, they could push along the coast road and occupy Tunisia as well. It was not to be.

November 1942 Major General George S. Patton, U.S. Army (left center) and Rear Admiral John L. Hall, USN (behind Patton) prepare to go ashore during the North African operation. Probably taken on 9 November 1942, when Patton went ashore for the first time at Fedhala, Morocco. Note that several members of the party are armed with Thompson submachine guns.