Battle of Port Lyautey
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The Battle of Port Lyautey began on 8 November 1942 for the city of Port Lyautey, today known as Kenitra, in French Morocco. The battle ended with its capture and occupation by American troops, overrunning French forces after more than two days of fierce fighting.
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Battle of Port Lyautey | |||||||
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Part of Operation Torch of World War II | |||||||
Map of the American landing at Port Lyautey, French defensive and counter-attack positions in red | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Vichy France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Dwight D. Eisenhower George S. Patton Lucian Truscott | Charles Petit | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
79 killed[1] | Heavy; over 400 casualties |
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