Video: "U.S. Troops Enter Port of Oran"

United States troops enter Port of Oran

 "U.S troops land in North Africa. Photos are likely taken east of Oran, at Arzeu"

"Canadians in Combined Ops landed U.S. troops at Arzeu. November, 1942"
Credit for above two photos - Imperial War Museum (IWM)

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Synopsis - United States troops enter French African Port of Oran, Algeria. U.S. soldiers seated inside a boat, advance towards Port Oran. Supplies and equipment brought to the beach area. United States medics treat French prisoners. Civilians welcome U.S. troops as they move on streets of Oran. Troops honor a French soldier. Soldier sends telegraphic message to his regiment. Sign board reads Saint Cloud. Troops move on road in jeeps and trucks.

United States troops enter Port of Oran, Algeria and patrol in the city.

Location: Oran, Algeria

Date: 1943 (writes Critical Past. Editor thinks film is from 1942)

Duration: 4 min 43 sec

Sound: Yes

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