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The purpose of Operation Reservist was to capture the valuable facilities and ships at the Vichy French port of Oran before they could be destroyed. The landing of troops directly from ships was extremely risky; however it was hoped that either the French defenders would be taken entirely by surprise, or that they would actually co-operate with the landing forces.
It covered the arrondissements of Oran, Sidi Bel Abbès, Mascara, Mostaganem, Tiaret and Tlemcen. [10] In January 1949, the Algiers division was reorganised: its headquarters were moved from Oran to Tlemcen to be closer to potential trouble spots. [11] On 17 March 1956, the Oran territorial division was renamed the Oran military division. [12]
This is a category of airfields used by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. They were used primarily by Twelfth Air Force in the North African Campaign. Pages in category "Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Algeria"
After World War II, France used its naval base at Mers-el-Kébir to assist in atomic tests, the base was substantially developed by the French in 1953. [3] The Évian Accords of 18 March 1962, which recognized Algerian independence, allowed France to maintain its base for 15 years; however, France withdrew five years later in 1967.
Operation Torch and the US Navy base ports. US Naval Bases in North Africa were sea ports and air base used in North Africa during World War II by the United States Navy.The ports and air bases supplied the troops of the Allies armies in the flight against German and Italian forces in the North African campaign and Western Desert campaign.
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Later, despite a World War II sentiment that favored acceptance, Oran still had a history marked by intolerance. In 1954, when Oran passed the 400,000 inhabitants mark, the city's Jewish community accounted for 10% of this total. This is the largest proportion of Jews in the Algerian urban fabric.
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