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Operation Torch November 8, 1942 Objectives: Clear Axis powers from North Africa Allied control of the Mediterranean Sea Prepare for an invasion through.

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1 Operation Torch November 8, 1942 Objectives: Clear Axis powers from North Africa Allied control of the Mediterranean Sea Prepare for an invasion through Italy

2 Second Battle of el Alamein Erwin Rommel Bernard Montgomery

3 Operation Husky July 9, 1943 Objectives: Serve as a launching point into Europe (“soft underbelly”) Take Italy out of the war Take pressure off Soviets, particularly at Kursk

4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4 1EsdWzO-4M

5 Stage 1 – air landings

6 Stage 2 – sea landings

7 Invasion of Italy September 3, 1943 Objectives Open shipping lanes in Mediterranean Occupy German forces, keeping them away from the Russian forces

8 Operation BaytownOperation Slapstick Operation Avalanche

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