This operation, led by General Dwight Eisenhower, was launched on 8 November 1942 and it was aimed at gaining control over Morocco and Algeria.
- Operation Overlord
- Operation Anthropoid
- Operation Torch
- Operation Countenance
Answer
The correct answer is C) Operation Torch.
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