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As part of the Operation Torch landings in French North Africa, the 60th Regimental Combat Team landed on the beaches in the Mehdia area. Detachments from Company A, 1st Battalion were sent several miles southward to forestall any French reinforcements from Rabat interfering as the balance of the regiment came …
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Date
1942-11-08
Scenario#
OA24
Scenario Description
As part of the Operation Torch landings in French North Africa, the 60th Regimental Combat Team landed on the beaches in the Mehdia area. Detachments from Company A, 1st Battalion were sent several miles southward to forestall any French reinforcements from Rabat interfering as the balance of the regiment came ashore. The Americans successfully turned back the first French probe. The French, having never seen bazookas, thought that the Americans had artillery support. A second more powerful probe supported by tanks moved to push the Americans back.
Location
Port-Lyautey, Morocco
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Port Lyautey began on 8 November 1942 for the city of Port Lyautey, today known as Kenitra, in French Morocco. The battle ended with its capture and occupation by American troops, overrunning French forces after more than two days of fierce fighting.
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Combatants
Vichy French
American
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Scenario Type = Standard
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