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Operation Torch, 1942
W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 57' 27.4752",
-76° 15' 20.6856"
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Virginia State Historical Marker |
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The first major amphibious action of World War II was planned near here in the Nansemond Hotel, Hdq. of Amphibious Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet. An Army-Navy staff under Adm. H. K. Hewitt met with General G. S. Patton to plan the movement of Task Force A from Hampton Roads to North Africa
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Operation Torch, 1942 Historical Marker Location Map, Norfolk, Virginia Map
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