Allies On Road to Morocco

The video covers the movement of America's Navy into Western Africa, focusing on the challenges faced at sea, including attacks and seasickness. It highlights the fierce resistance in Casablanca and the silencing of French coastal batteries. Admiral HK Hewitt's leadership in managing the convoy is praised, with low transport losses reported. The video concludes with the end of the battle and the establishment of peace in Morocco, previously under Vichy rule.

What challenge did America's Navy face on the way to Morocco?

• Mechanical failures

• Pirate attacks

• Seasickness

• Lack of supplies

What was the outcome of the French coastal batteries' resistance?

• They retreated

• They surrendered

• They were silenced

• They were reinforced

Who received a promotion for handling the convoy effectively?

• General Patton

• Admiral Nimitz

• Admiral HK Hewitt

• General Eisenhower

What happened to the British destroyer during the operation?

• It was damaged

• It returned safely

• It was sunk

• It was captured

How did Morocco react after the American arrival?

• It settled down peacefully

• It sought independence

• It resisted fiercely

• It allied with Germany