Operation Torch, 1942

Operation Torch, 1942 (HMDZG)

Location: Norfolk, VA 23503
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 57.51', W 76° 15.467'

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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 Gen. G.S. Patton to plan the movement of Task Force "A" from Hampton Roads to North Africa.
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HM NumberHMDZG
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Marker NumberKV-7
Year Placed1960
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Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 11:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 388024 N 4091007
Decimal Degrees36.95850000, -76.25778333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 57.51', W 76° 15.467'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 57' 30.60" N, 76° 15' 28.02" W
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Area Code(s)757
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 300 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk VA 23503, US
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