TORCH, OPERATION (NORTHWEST AFRICA, 1942–1943)
When November 8–16, 1942 Where Vichy French protectorate of Morocco and Vichy French Algeria, North Africa Who Lt. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) had overall command of Operation Torch, which consisted of three task forces. Commanding the Western Task Force (aimed at Casablanca) was U.S. Maj. Gen. George Patton (1885–1945). The Center Task Force (aimed at Oran)…