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The article informs that Operation Torch was part of winning against Nazi Germany and fascist Italy in North Africa by the Allies about eighty years ago. It was also the U.S. Army's first amphibious assault in the Atlantic Theater. It is noted that General Dwight Eisenhower was the commander of Operation Torch. It is noted that the ground force for Operation Torch consisted of more than 100,000 troops, carried in two fleets.

Focuses on the problems that U.S. general Dwight D. Eisenhower dealt with when his troops campaigns in North Africa. Account of events surrounding the speculations of a civil war between Henri Philippe Pétain's loyalists and French patriots in Algeria led by general Henri Girourd; Measures taken by Eisenhower to deal with the chances of native mutiny in Algeria amidst anti-ally propaganda by the Axis powers within the Arabs; Use of French police force to circumvent the activities of German and Italian agents; Efforts of Eisenhower to deal with the German forces landing from the borders of Sicily, Italy; Account of the popularity of Eisenhower among French and British troops; Events surrounding Eisenhower's plans to invade Italy.

This article presents the author's perspective on news for the week of May 10, 1943. He reports on Allied progress against Nazi forces in North Africa, but warns the campaign is far from done and promises to be long and bloody. However, he urges America and Great Britain to grant Jewish refugees, who are fleeing German persecution, asylum. He is also critical of U.S. Congressman John Costello's specious campaign against draft dodgers.

This article presents the author's perspective on news for the week of May 3, 1943. The author praises the Allied victory in Tunisia and predicts the tide of war has finally turned against Adolf Hitler and Germany. He expresses his bafflement at the criteria used by the administrators of the Pulitzer Prizes, despite the merits of Upton Sinclair's "Dragon's Teeth."

This article presents a summary of world events during the week of November 9, 1942. The author questions the U.S. policy of appeasement towards Vichy France prior to the invasion of North Africa, as well as fascist Spain, during World War II. He is also critical of the Catholic Church's successful campaign to prohibit physicians discussing birth control with married couples.

The article presents news briefs concerning international politics for the week of February 17, 1941. The worldwide radio address of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is highlighted. The fall of Bengazi to British forces in the African theater is discussed. The political resistance of French Prime Minister Philippe Pétain against German efforts to give power to Pierre Leval is outlined.

A diary is presented of U.S. Navy Ensign Richard W. Belt Jr. (Junior) during his experience on the warship the USS Augusta "Augie" in the Casablanca, Morocco during World War II in November 1942.

The article discusses anti-Semitism in North Africa and the Middle East in light of the Allied campaign in North Africa during World War II. Topics include the book "An Army at Dawn," by Rick Atkinson, Muslim anti-Semitism during the war in relation to the Nazi Holocaust, and the origins of purported anti-Americanism among Muslims in the region.

The article discusses the history of the 6685th Military Police Traffic Platoon, created by the North African Theater of Operations Headquarters of the Allied troops with the goal of controlling traffic through the port of Oran, Algeria during World War II. Focus is given to the platoon's role in Operation Torch, a British-American invasion of French North Africa, and the provost marshal for the North African Theater of Operations, U.S. Army (NATOUSA), Colonel Joseph Vincent DePaul Dillon.

The article explores the four wars which used second front maneuvers. It cites the Sicilian Expedition during the Peloponnesian War, the Wellington in the Peninsula, the Gallipoli in 1915, and the North Africa, Operation Torch in 1942. It indicates that the two wars succeeded and two wars failed and highlights the implications of these operations on how the U.S. will fight for the future.

The article examines whether U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's decision to initially land U.S. forces in Northern Africa during World War II worked to needlessly prolong the conflict. The author explains that while U.S. Generals George C. Marshall and Dwight D. Eisenhower supported an initial invasion of France, Roosevelt followed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's wish to first oust Axis forces from North Africa and then Italy.

The article discusses a World War II air battle near Casablanca, Morocco, part of the Allied invasion of North Africa called Operation Torch. It notes that the unit U.S. Navy Task Force 34 fought the Vichy French military unit Groupe de Chasse (GC) II/5 and examines fighter planes used in the battle, particularly the American Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat fighter and the French Curtiss H-75A fighter, an American-built version of P-36A Hawk fighter. The U.S. aircraft carrier Ranger is also considered.

Describes the assignment of U.S. General George S. Patton Jr. in keeping the peace in Morocco during the early months of the allied campaign in North Africa during World War II. Leadership style practiced by Patton to motivate his men in training and combat; Execution and success of the Operation Torch in Morocco; Relationship with Mohammed V, sultan of Morocco.

Presents a historical account of the Operation Torch launched by U.S. and British forces against the French-held territories of Algeria and Morocco on November 8, 1942. Impact of the operation on the course of the Anglo-American strategy during the remainder of world War II; Aim of the U.S. military strategic thinking in 1942; Reason for the preference of U.S. military planners to invade northwestern Europe in spring 1943.

Presents information on the battle for North Africa during World War II. Reasons for the control of the Suez Canal; Comparison between the Italian army to the British army; Effect of Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps; Measures implemented to combat the Afrika Korps; Resurgence of the German offensive; Battle of El Alamein; Capture of Tunis by the Germans; Surrender of the Axis forces and Arnim.

Describes the defeat of Italian forces at the hands of Allied troops in North Africa during World War II. Italy's decision to invade Africa; Commanding officers on both sides; Role of the British Matilda tank; Composition of Allied forces; Significant battles; Italian forces' relative weaknesses compared to Allied forces; Tactics used by both sides.

Examines German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's North African campaign under the scope of operational art. Effects of political, psychological and social factors on a military campaign; Correlation of political needs and military power; Presentation of antipodal approach by Rommel against conventional war strategy; Failure of Rommel in the operational level of war.

Examines the reasons why the pursuit of the Panzer Armee Afrika across North Africa during World War II failed to achieve the necessary effects. Strategic importance of the post-Alamein pursuit; Impact of a narrowly focus approach to waging mobile warfare on the Allied forces; Failure to prepare senior commanders to conduct mobile warfare; Vague and hazy concept of operations for the follow-up to the main battle.

Comments on the United States Army that beat German leader Adolf Hitler and states that this Army learned its hard lessons in North Africa. The disaster at Kasserine as the campaign that taught the American troops how to fight a war; The American landing in North Africa; United States General George Patton and the Casablanca force.

Discusses the military strategy used by British forces during their campaign in North Africa in 1940-41. Great Britain's strategic orientation; Initiation of Operation COMPASS led by Lieutenant General R.N. O'Connor; Combat, fires and synchronization; Maneuver and mobility; Tempo of the offensive campaign; Sources of intelligence; Logistics; Leadership.

The author relates his experience of engaging in a war in North Africa. Several soldiers were wounded due to enemy attacks. Most of the soldiers have thought the possibility of dying during the battle. He witnessed the death of several sergeants who were all shot by the enemies.

Details the exploits and achievements of 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in Wester Europe during World War II. Explanation that 9th Infantry Division was commanded by Major General Manton S. Eddy of Columbus, Georgia, who has a commendable distinction; Percentage of casualties suffered by 9th Infrantry Division throughout the campaigns in World War II; Success of 9th Infrantry Division in North Africa against the forces of Germany Marshal Erwin Rommel.

The article focuses on the World War II battle of Midway and the impact of that victory on former U.S. President Frederick D. Roosevelt (FDR) as well as the shape of Europe and the Middle East. The author argues that the victory at Midway gave FDR the confidence to assist Winston Churchill and the British troops in North Africa to fight German General Erwin Rommel. This halted former German dictator Adolf Hitler's plan for mass extermination of Jews in the Middle East.

The article analyzes the North African policy of the U.S. in 1943. The objective of the U.S. was to drive the Germans and the Italians out of Africa. They are planning and preparing for the assaults upon German dictator Adolf Hitler's European fortress. The goal of the Americans was to maintain French and native regimes stable enough and efficient enough to enable the U.S. armies to use these bases for as long as they may need them.