Question: when did allied troops land in algeria and morocco
Answer: Operation Torch Part of the North African Campaign of World War II A map showing landings during the operation Date 8 -- 16 November 1942 Location French Morocco and French Algeria Result Allied victory Anglo - American occupation of Morocco and Algeria Free France gains control of French West Africa German and Italian occupation of southern France and scuttling of the French fleet Run for Tunis Belligerents United States United Kingdom India Free France Naval only Canada Netherlands Australia Vichy France Algeria Morocco Naval only Germany Italy Commanders and leaders Dwight D.