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Hello, welcome and a happy new year. We're in North Africa for this episode of the

podcast. In late 1942 the Allies landed in Morocco and Algeria.

This was Operation Torch.

With them landed elements of what would become

the British First Army, comprising of British, French and American troops.

It was commanded by Lieutenant General Kenneth Anderson, Adewa, capable Scotsman.

First Army will be tasked with moving east, pushing the Germans back into

Tunisia with a goal of capturing Tunis. After a 500 mile advance the Allies reach what will become known as Longstop Hill with its surrounding peaks

a natural upland barrier. To guide us through the battle, I'm joined by historian Ian Mitchell.

Ian has been piecing together the battle over the last nine years

and laid it all out in his book, The Battle of the Peaks and Long Stop Hill.

It is a crucial battle of the campaign which now seems to get overlooked.

But before we get started it's a big thank you to all those who have

supported the podcast this last year by becoming patrons. A dollar or so from

people like you, Loe lower listener, help me find the time to put the show together.

You can find out more at Patreon.com slash W.W.2 Podcast. I really do value your support and when it's possible I do try to make available

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