Diary November 9, 1942

11-1942, Diary WW2, War Diary, Year 1942 / 1 minute of reading

captured Vichy French soldiers — Soldiers of the Vichy French army captured by Americans during the Torch landings in Northwest Africa.

WW2 War Diary for Monday, November 9, 1942:

Africa

Northwest Africa: Cease-fire in French North Africa arranged by Admiral Darlan and Lieutenant-General. Mark Clark. General Giraud arrives in Algeria to rally support for the Allies.
Western Desert: Rommel commences rapid retreat from Sidi Barrani to El Agheila (1,014 km by the coastal road).

Politics

Vichy France: Government breaks off diplomatic relations with USA. USA and Canada break off relations with Vichy. Petain dismisses Darlan and assumes command of Vichy French forces.

Sea War

Atlantic: Admiral Sir Max Horton appointed C-in-C Western Approaches (anti-U-boat war).

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My name is Norman 'Kretaner' and since my childhood I am interested in history and strategy games. Later, I have learned programming and the development of computer games, and finally with the Internet, also web design. I'm in the fortunate position to combine all my interests with my work and to live on a place of my choice, on Crete. All information, figures, specifications and statistics used here had been compiled from a variety of sources and the large, over decades collected, library of the author about military history, WW2 and weapons.

Africa

Politics

Sea War

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