Who won the Operation Torch?
Allied victory
Operation Torch
| Date | 8–16 November 1942 |
|---|---|
| Location | French Morocco, French Algeria |
| Result | Allied victory |
| Territorial changes | Anglo-American occupation of Morocco and Algeria Free French control of French West Africa Case Anton (Axis occupation of southern France) |
Who won the battle of Anzio?
Battle of Anzio
| Date | 22 January – 5 June 1944 (136 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Anzio and Nettuno 41°26′35″N 12°37′30″ECoordinates: 41°26′35″N 12°37′30″E |
| Result | Allied victory |
Who won the battle of Casablanca?
American victory
An invasion task force of 102 American ships carrying 35,000 American soldiers approached the Moroccan coast undetected under cover of darkness….
| Naval Battle of Casablanca | |
|---|---|
| Date 8–16 November 1942 Location Casablanca, French Morocco Result American victory | |
| Belligerents | |
| United States | Vichy France Germany |
Who were the rats of Tobruk?
The Rats of Tobruk were soldiers of the Australian-led Allied garrison that held the Libyan port of Tobruk against the Afrika Corps, during the Siege of Tobruk in World War II. The siege started on 11 April 1941 and was relieved on 10 December. The port continued to be held by the Allies until its surrender on 21 June 1942.
What happened in Tobruk in WW2?
On 10 April 1941, 14,000 Australian soldiers were besieged in Tobruk by a German–Italian army. This siege was in World War II which went from 1939 – 1945. For eight months, from April to December 1941, Tobruk was besieged and Australian forces, played a prominent role in the town’s defence.
Why is Tobruk called Australia’s own country?
A British traitor who was broadcasting from Berlin mocked the Australians referring to them as filthy prisoners trapped like rats, however the Australians took to this name and claimed it as their own. A brief summary. After the British withdrew from Africa in 1941 the only Allied controlled area was Tobruk.
How many Australian soldiers fought in the Battle of Tobruk?
Between April and August 1941, some 35,000 allies, including around 14,000 Australian soldiers, were besieged in Tobruk by a German–Italian army commanded by General Erwin Rommel.