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Battle of Port Lyautey
Part of Operation Torch of World War II

Map of the American landing at Port Lyautey, French defensive and counter-attack positions in red
Date8–10 November 1942
Location
Port Lyautey, French Morocco, North Africa
Result American victory
Belligerents
Battle of Port Lyautey United States Battle of Port Lyautey Vichy France
Commanders and leaders
United States Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States George S. Patton
United States Lucian Truscott
Vichy France Charles Petit
Casualties and losses
79 killed[1] Heavy; over 400 casualties

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.

  1. ^ "Chapter VIII Mehdia to Port-Lyautey". HyperWar: US Army In WWII. Retrieved 27 January 2022.

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