Operation Torch Naval Task Force

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Free_French_Forces
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Admiral_Henry_K._Hewitt
gptkbp:consists_of American and British naval forces
gptkbp:date November 8, 1942
gptkbp:historical_significance Helped to secure a foothold in North Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Torch Naval Task Force
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:World_War_II
Logistical support
Anti-submarine warfare
Transporting troops
Conducting intelligence operations
Naval bombardments
Securing supply lines
Conducting maritime patrols
Naval reconnaissance missions
Establishing air superiority
Establishing communication lines
Naval escort missions
Coordinating with ground forces
Participating in naval exercises
Conducting search and rescue operations
Providing naval gunfire support
Training for future operations
Establishing command and control structures
Conducting amphibious landings
Conducting joint operations with the Army
Conducting maritime logistics operations
Conducting naval blockades
Conducting naval intelligence gathering
Conducting post-operation assessments
Coordinating with Allied air forces
Coordinating with Allied naval forces
Developing amphibious assault tactics
Engaging enemy naval forces
Engaging in naval diplomacy
Engaging in naval warfare tactics
Establishing beachheads
Establishing naval bases in North Africa
Evacuating wounded personnel
Facilitating the transfer of troops
Landings at Algiers
Landings at Casablanca
Landings at Oran
Participating in joint Allied strategy meetings
Participating in post-war planning discussions
Providing logistical support to ground forces
Securing ports for supply operations
gptkbp:is_supported_by Air support from the Royal Air Force
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:objective Land Allied forces in North Africa
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkbp:resulted_in Allied control of North Africa
gptkbp:significance First major Allied amphibious operation in the European theater
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Allied_invasion_of_Italy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4