Battle of Port Lyautey 1942
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 8 November 1942 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1942 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Morocco | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Operation Torch | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 34.2642, -6.6575 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Port Lyautey began on 8 November 1942 for the city of Port Lyautey, today known as Kenitra, in French Morocco. The battle ended with its capture and occupation by American troops, overrunning French forces after more than two days of fierce fighting.
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