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The Campaign
Year
1949
Language
ENGLISH
Duration
20m
Rating
TVPG
Performers
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Westbrook Van Voorhis, Hugh James, Omar N. Bradley
Publication Information
MPI Media Group
Summary
The French political situation in North Africa complicated the Allied progress of the war against the Nazis. The influence of Marshall Petain, Vichy French Leader, was still dominant in North Africa, and was virtually ignored. The Allies' deal with Vichyite Admiral Darlan, in command of all French forces in North America was confused and irritated by many American and Britons, is explained.