11. OPERATION TORCH (CASABLANCA), 11/07/1942
Commander, starting on November 7, Operation Torch will begin - this will consist of landings by combined Allied forces in the Vichy French territories of Morocco and Algeria. You are being placed in command of the assault on Casablanca, your transports will arrive in the area around November 8.

As of now the reaction of the Vichy French government is unknown, but it is a very complicated situation - many local leaders are pro-German so you should expect some resistance from Vichy forces on the ground. The Vichy French units are well equipped, including plenty of aircraft and tanks. Your men and equipment will be landed at a number of points around Fedala, north of Casablanca. You are to capture the port of Fedala and then move on Casablanca.

(NOTE: All dates are in the US format, Month/Day/Year)