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Moroccan anti-occupation nationalist movements gained momentum in Morocco during World War II against the French and Spanish occupation of Morocco. [6] Nationalists in Spanish Morocco created the 'National Reform Party' and the 'Moroccan Unity Movement', which united during the war and were common vehicles for Fascist propaganda. [6]
Morocco was a protectorate of France at the time of World War II. The French government at Vichy had surrendered to Germany after the Battle of France , signing an Armistice with Nazi Germany . General Charles de Gaulle led French forces opposed to the surrender and to the Vichy government, continuing the war on the side of the UK and the Allies .
The North African campaign of World War II took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943, fought between the Allies and the Axis Powers.It included campaigns in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts (Western Desert campaign, Desert War), in Morocco and Algeria (Operation Torch), and in Tunisia (Tunisia campaign).
A formation of Spitfires shortly before World War II. This is a list of World War II battles encompassing land, naval, and air engagements as well as campaigns, operations, defensive lines and sieges. Campaigns generally refer to broader strategic operations conducted over a large bit of territory and over a long period.
Moroccan soldiers at Monte Cassino, January 1944.. Marocchinate (Italian for 'Moroccans' deeds'; pronounced [marokkiˈnaːte]) is a term applied to the mass rape and killings committed during World War II after the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy.
After the battle, Gen. George Patton proclaimed the Battle of Port Lyautey as very serious. [21] Beach conditions were bad, many boats were lost in the landing, and it took more than two days to capture the fort. [21] The French put up a gallant fight. [21] After the battle, a cemetery was created in the immediate vicinity of the kasbah fortress.
During World War II, the Tangier International Zone was invaded and occupied by Francoist Spain. On 14 June 1940, a few days after the Italian declaration of war after the German invasion of France , Spain seized the opportunity and, amid the collapse of the French Third Republic , a contingent of 4,000 Moorish soldiers based in the Spanish ...
Morocco recognises Spanish rule of Ceuta and Melilla. Retrocession of Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña. Morocco pays war reparations of 20 million duros. Mohammed IV: 6,000 killed: Tarfaya Expedition (1886–1888) Alaouite Sultanate: United Kingdom. British North West Africa; Victory. Treaty of Cape Juby. Retrocession of Tarfaya in 1895. Hassan I ...