The History of the Twentieth Century podcast

379 How Green Is My Ally

8.9.2024

The History of the Twentieth Century

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The Anglo-American amphibious landings in French North Africa were not only a complex military operation. There was also complex negotiation going on behind the scenes. The Allies did not want to defeat French forces in North Africa; they wanted the French to join them.

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