The British and American ambassadors to Algeria will hold a series of commemorations from 8 to 10 November 2017, in memory of military and civilian personnel who lost their lives participating in the Allied landing in North Africa in 1942 during the Second World War. These events marked a turning point in the Second World War.
The landings, named Operation Torch, were intended to provide the Allies with an anchor in North Africa, from where they could move east to Tunisia, setting the stage for further landings in Sicily and finally in Normandy. leading to the defeat of the Axis forces in Europe.
Landings in Algeria took place in Oran and Algiers during the initial phase of the operation, on November 8, 1942. The Allies quickly secured these key boarding ports and landed ships and troops in Bejaia. and Annaba to allow the advance to the east. During the operation, hundreds of men lost their lives on land and at sea. The week of activities marking the 75 th anniversary of the landings will include commemorative ceremonies in Oran, Algiers, Bejaia and Annaba.
In addition, the National Institute of Global Strategy Studies (INESG) in Algiers will hold a symposium with historians in Algeria November 8, 1942: the ramifications of yesterday and today. "" 75 years ago, Allied troops and nations combined their efforts to fight fascism, this common enemy. The landings in Algeria marked the first step of US forces in the hard but victorious battle to defeat fascism in Europe. 75 years later, the United States and Algeria are partners in the joint fight against international terrorism. I am confident that our joint efforts will lead to victory for world peace and regional stability , "said US Ambassador John Desrocher.
UK Ambassador Andrew Noble will highlight: " These commemorations are intended to commend the sacrifice of thousands of Algerians who fought against fascism in Europe. Op Torch was the beginning of the United Kingdom's engagement with Algeria and its people, and today Algeria and the United Kingdom enjoy a strong and growing partnership in security, ensuring the security of citizens of our two countries ".
The landings, named Operation Torch, were intended to provide the Allies with an anchor in North Africa, from where they could move east to Tunisia, setting the stage for further landings in Sicily and finally in Normandy. leading to the defeat of the Axis forces in Europe.
Landings in Algeria took place in Oran and Algiers during the initial phase of the operation, on November 8, 1942. The Allies quickly secured these key boarding ports and landed ships and troops in Bejaia. and Annaba to allow the advance to the east. During the operation, hundreds of men lost their lives on land and at sea. The week of activities marking the 75 th anniversary of the landings will include commemorative ceremonies in Oran, Algiers, Bejaia and Annaba.
In addition, the National Institute of Global Strategy Studies (INESG) in Algiers will hold a symposium with historians in Algeria November 8, 1942: the ramifications of yesterday and today. "" 75 years ago, Allied troops and nations combined their efforts to fight fascism, this common enemy. The landings in Algeria marked the first step of US forces in the hard but victorious battle to defeat fascism in Europe. 75 years later, the United States and Algeria are partners in the joint fight against international terrorism. I am confident that our joint efforts will lead to victory for world peace and regional stability , "said US Ambassador John Desrocher.
UK Ambassador Andrew Noble will highlight: " These commemorations are intended to commend the sacrifice of thousands of Algerians who fought against fascism in Europe. Op Torch was the beginning of the United Kingdom's engagement with Algeria and its people, and today Algeria and the United Kingdom enjoy a strong and growing partnership in security, ensuring the security of citizens of our two countries ".
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