Battle Line (1963): S01E12 – Operation Torch

Introduction Syndicated series about World War II battles, in the words of soldiers from both sides of the battleline. Also stylised as Battleline. Outline This episode covers Operation Torch (08 to 16 November 1942) which was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during WWII. Torch was a compromise operation that met the British objective…

Andrew Marshall

01/09/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military TV Series, World War Two

Introduction

Syndicated series about World War II battles, in the words of soldiers from both sides of the battleline.

Also stylised as Battleline.

Outline

This episode covers Operation Torch (08 to 16 November 1942) which was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during WWII. Torch was a compromise operation that met the British objective of securing victory in North Africa while allowing American armed forces the opportunity to engage in the fight against Nazi Germany on a limited scale.

Battleline Series

You can find a full index and overview of Battleline here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1963.
Running time: 25-30 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.

Video Link(s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhj0OxcJWmA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdZZ0zt1Zk0