Operation Torch

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.

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  Operation Torch - North Africa 8 Nov 1942
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  American troops on board a landing craft going in to land at Oran. November 1942
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  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
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  Some of the inhabitants of Arzeu, meet the US soldiers on the beach. November 1942
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  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
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  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
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  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