The Second Front: Pictures From Africa
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Having just landed, American troops
cfearge across the beach at Surcouf in Al
geria, French North Africa. Leading the
charge (at left) can be seen an American
flag.
This official British photo was radioed
from London to New York.
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This is an official RAF aerial view of the
Allied convoy as it plowed through heavy
seas with troops and equipment for the oc
cupation of French North Africa.
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Residents of Algiers greeted Americans
with smiles and the “V” for Victory sign.
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Old Glory
In Morocco
The Star Spangled Banner
waves proudly in the African
breeze over the ruins of a fort at
Port Lyautey, Morocco.
This fort held out against per
suasions of the aEP until it was
dive bombed into submission.
L. S. troops are pairoling out
side the fort
A 1 is quiet now in Morocco
and other places in North Africa
outside of Tunisia.
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The Drive In Tunisia
This map shows where British-American troops advancing from
Bone (broken pointers) headed toward Bizerte and Tunis.
Meanwhile the Allies were advancing from Tcbessa (broken
punter) to Gafsa from whence they could go to (shaded pointei*)
sifax or Gabes, dividing the Axis forces.
This Is The Convoy On Its Way
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Algerians Have Cheers For Soldiers