Photographs re Combined Operations

Operation Torch, North Africa - November 1942 (2)

Though most captions linked to photographs taken during the invasion of North Africa refer to American troops, several Canadian members of Combined Operations can be seen manning the LCAs and LCMs. Click here to read about one Canadian's recollections.

[Caption: Naval ratings off duty enjoying a bathe on the

North African coast at Oran or Mers-El-Kebir.]

[American troops on board a landing craft heading for the beaches

at Oran in Algeria during Operation 'Torch', November 1942.]

[American troops landing stores on Arzeu beach from a landing

craft. Various sized ships can be seen in the distance.]

[American troops making their way inland after landing at Arzeu. Several

small landing craft can be seen in the foreground whilst in the distance

can be seen some of the troopships that helped transport the men.]

[Some of the inhabitants of Arzeu, meet the US soldiers on the beach.]

When my father's Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) arrived safely one day on the beach near Arzeu, and within sight of an outdoor cafe, he said, "Good reconn."

Canadians in Combined Operations were kept pretty busy so I doubt he got even a take-out cup of Joe.

Link to Operation Torch, North Africa - November 1942 (1)

Photo Credits: Imperial War Museum
Royal Navy photographers F. A. Hudson and E. J. Russell