Allied troops land in French North Africa during World War II; Mark Clark, Jean Darlan, Dwight Eisenhower at 1942 photo

The video describes a naval standoff at Algiers where the forces encountered no resistance. Admiral Jean Dollar, leading the Vichy French military, was contacted by the Allies and subsequently ordered the French forces to surrender, facilitating the Allied operations.

What was the reaction of the naval force mentioned in the text?

• They glowered

• They fired

• They retreated

• They advanced

What did the first troops ashore at Algiers find?

• Resistance

• No resistance

• A stronghold

• A naval fleet

Who was the key figure in the French forces according to the text?

• Admiral Jean Dollar

• General Charles de Gaulle

• Marshal Pétain

• General Eisenhower

What action did Admiral Jean Dollar take upon being contacted by the Allies?

• Issued orders to attack

• Issued orders to retreat

• Issued orders to lay down arms

• Ignored the contact

What was the outcome for the Gallic forces as per the orders given?

• They fought back

• They laid down their arms

• They joined the Allies

• They fortified their positions