Philippe Petain and Pierre Laval in Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 1943; US soldiers board ships for World War II Allied i

The transcript discusses the strategic control of the North African coast during a period of strained Anglo-French relations. It highlights the decision to allow America to take credit for an invasion, which involved secret planning with French military officials. The narrative culminates in the final preparations for the invasion, including a submarine visit by American General Mark Clark and the mobilization of nearly 400,000 British and American troops.

Why was it decided that America should take credit for the North African invasion?

• To strengthen ties with France

• To boost American morale

• As a strategic propaganda move

• To confuse the enemy

What was the nature of the planning with French military officials in Africa?

• It was a training exercise

• It was a failed negotiation

• It was a secret operation

• It was a public collaboration

Who made a final submarine visit to Africa as part of the operation?

• General Dwight Eisenhower

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General George Patton

• General Mark Clark

Approximately how many troops were involved in the invasion?

• 500,000

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 400,000

What was the final step before the invasion commenced?

• Aerial reconnaissance

• Final submarine visit

• Diplomatic talks

• Troop withdrawal