French people gathered along North African coast of Oran Algeria following invasion of United States and British forces in World War 2 (Operation Torch). The French seen showing no resistance and even relief. Two U.S. troops show a message from President Franklin Roosevelt. American troops take over Oran, Algeria. American Army convoy moves through the streets of Oran. Vichy French prisoners sit in an open area having layed down their arms without struggle. Group of U.S. soldiers talks to French soldiers.
The USS Samuel Chase (APA-26) en route to Oran, Algeria, in World War 2. A life preserver reads "USS Samuel Chase, USCG". American flag flies nearby. Silhouette shot of another transport ahead, gun mount and rigging in foreground. Silhouette of transport, sun in right side. Looking down on main deck of transport shows several Free French sailors in dress blues. Crew of ship on main deck. Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (Higgins Boat) on deck with identification "PA 26 3" painted on its hull. Transport underway. Marine dressed in fatigues. Water in background. Men lounge around on deck. Chief speaking to assembled Coast Guardsmen.
Scene of the city of Oran in Algeria in World War II. View of a church in Oran, Algeria. Scene of General Nogues and an American General. French mounted troops. General Nogues and the American General passing in front of cavalry. General Nogues and the American general placing wreath on graves. General Nogues and the American saluting. Rows of French and American graves.
French and American officers saluting as they leave for Tunis from Oran in Algeria. Crowd watching. American troops presenting arms. French troops marching along railroad tracks. French troops passing through gate and climbing onto flat car loaded with equipment. American troops climbing onto flat car. French troops on flat car shaking hands with American troops standing alongside. American troops marching along tracks. French troops marching along railroad tracks while U.S. troops stand at attention. French and American officers saluting. American soldiers presenting arms. French and American officers. French officers and French civilians on other side of track watching ceremony. (World War II period).
Ship sunk in Oran harbor in Algeria. Sterns of transports. Transports at anchor. American troops disembarking. American troops forming upon parallel ground. General Eisenhower and General Giraud with other allied officers watching. American troops falling into line. Scene of a church. General Giraud and General Eisenhower placing wreath on soldier's grave honoring French and American dead. Grave with flowers. (World War II period).
French recruits coming out of building in Oran, Algeria in World War II. Faces of recruits. French troops with fezzes at attention. French troops practicing manual of arms. French troops being inspected by officers. French officer inspecting machete of African trooper. African trooper testing edge of blade.
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