Series: World War 2

Historical Posts, World War 2

Operation Torch: The 1942 Invasion of French North Africa

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series World War 2

Before we dive into the history of Operation Torch, take a minute to check out the book I’ve written about this subject: Introduction to Operation Torch Operation Torch, launched on November 8, 1942, marked the Allies’ first major offensive into Axis-held territory in the North African theatre of World War …

Historical Posts, World War 2

The Battle of Hürtgen Forest – A Relentless WWII Struggle

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series World War 2

Introduction The Battle of Hürtgen Forest, fought between September 1944 and February 1945, remains one of the most brutal and strategically complex campaigns of World War II. Located on the German-Belgian border, the Hürtgen Forest saw Allied forces face some of their toughest challenges as they attempted to breach Germany’s …