Battle of Arzew: 1st RANGERS Assault on Vichy Algeria

Jul 23, 2022
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Updated: Apr 9

A detailed battle report covering the 1st Ranger Battalion's assault on French Navy coastal artillery batteries overlooking 1st Infantry and 1st Armored Division landing beaches during Operation Torch.

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Canadian LAV 6 Mechanized Rifle Company of 2022

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