7299 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Photo ID:
7299
Date:
November 8, 1942
Description:
Original caption reads: "Near Algiers, 'Torch' troops hit the beaches behind a large American flag (Left) hoping that the French Army not fire on it. American and British troops landed in French Morocco and Algeria on November 8, 1942 in the campaign called 'Operation Torch'. The French, chafing under Nazi restrictions, put up only brief resistance and then joined in the fight against Hitler."
Phys. Desc:
Still Photograph
Repository:
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Subjects:
Rights:
To the best of our knowledge, this image is in the public domain and can be used without further permission.