Battle of Port Lyautey

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
Date 8–10 November 1942 Location Port Lyautey, French Morocco, North Africa Result American victory
Belligerents
United States	Vichy France
Commanders and leaders
Dwight D. Eisenhower George S. Patton Lucian Truscott	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.