Operation Torch - The Arzew Landings

DATE: 08/06/2025
TIME (GMT): 18:00
ERA: WW2
MAP(S): Tobruk
TYPE: COOP
GAME: Arma 3
EVENT: Official
AUTHOR(S): Jarvis for Brothers in Arms
SLOTS: 57 / 66

MEDICAL LEVEL: Advanced
MEDICS SETTINGS: Advanced
PREVENT INSTANT DEATH: Yes
LIVES: 3
DAMAGE RESISTANCE: 4
RESPAWN WAY: Respawn on Team
ENEMY DIFFICULTY: Hard
DOWNLOAD MODPACK: WW2 v41
RATING:

The US landings on Arzew, taking place in the early hours of the 8th of November 1942, was apart of the larger Operation Torch, otherwise known as the Allied invasion of North Africa. The landings were undertaken by the newly established 1st Ranger Battalion - its formation largely being inspired by the British Commandos. The 1st Rangers were a lightly armed but highly specialised unit which drew mission critical assets, such as machine guns, explosives and new Bazooka anti tank launchers from its Battalion supply pool, as per mission requirements.

As part of the planning for Operation Torch, Allied intelligence established a sizeable Vichy French, German and Italian force stationed within the coastal town of Arzew; with the threat only 20 miles away from the landing beaches at Oran, Allied command elected to send elements of the 1st Infantry Division to take the town through naval landings. Arzew itself was well defended by the heavy guns of Batterie du Nord and Fort de la Pointe, along with a large Vichy French garrison. The French artillery would decimate any landing craft attempting to land on Arzew, so, the 1st Rangers would be tasked with landing before the main force under the cover of darkness and taking out the forts.

Lieutenant Colonel Darby's 1st Rangers would land on Arzew and its surroundings at 02:00 Hours on the 8th of November using British LCA landing craft. The French defenders were caught off guard, possibly thinking the approaching infantry were their allies, both forts were quickly surrounded and overwhelmed by the Rangers with minimal casualties. Once the guns had been destroyed by the Rangers, flares were launched by the raiding party, however, due to an LCA of TF Darby sinking earlier that night, the wrong colour of flare would be used, confusing the Royal Navy offshore, leading to a 2 hour delay in the main force landing. The first deployment of the 1st Ranger Battalion would be a complete success.

06:00 Hours, 8th November, 1942 - The 1st Ranger Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel William Darby commences its mission as part of the wider Operation Torch. The capture of the coastal town of Arzew.

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1st U.S. Army Ranger Battalion

1st Rangers Battalion Headquarters

Lieutenant Colonel William Darby [M1A1 Thompson]
Doctor
Battalion Executive Officer [M1A1 Thompson]
Bovan
Battalion Medical Officer [M1A1 Thompson]
Chewie
Battalion Bazooka Operator [M1A1 Thompson]
Bobi

Battalion Supply Section

Supply Sergeant [M1A1 Thompson]
Gillette
Assault Engineer [M1903A3 Springfield]
Zvuk
Assault Engineer [M1903A3 Springfield]
Pavlovic
Assault Engineer [M1903A3 Springfield]
Feather

Battalion Mortar Section

Section Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
John
Mortar Gunner [M1903A3 Springfield]
fresh ziomal
Mortar Assistant [M1903A3 Springfield]
Magnum
Shell Bearer [M1903A3 Springfield]
Zex

Battalion I&R Squad

Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
Anctus
Forward Observer [M1A1 Thompson]
Martis
Marksman [M1903A4 Springfield]
Bismarck
Marksman [M1903A4 Springfield]
Mick
Scout [M1A1 Thompson]
C. Valentine
Scout [M1A1 Thompson]
Mini

Taskforce Dammer Headquarters Section

Commanding Officer [M1A1 Thompson]
Johnny
Field Surgeon [M1903A3 Springfield]
Usagi
Machine Gunner [M1919A6]
Theodore
Assistant Machine Gunner [M1903A3 Springfield]
KostasGamer

Able Squad

Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
Cobe
Field Medic [M1903A3 Springfield]
Automatic Rifleman [M1918A2 BAR]
niceguyphil
Ammunition Bearer [M1903A3 Springfield]
Grenadier [M1 Garand]
Szarik
Assistant Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
jason
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Yotza
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Miletic
Pointman [M1A1 Thompson]

Baker Squad

Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
UniPlay
Field Medic [M1903A3 Springfield]
Louis_Bolgarov
Automatic Rifleman [M1918A2 BAR]
Murdock
Ammunition Bearer [M1903A3 Springfield]
Exillius
Grenadier [M1 Garand]
Assistant Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
Luanmh
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Seedorf
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Dr. Lexus
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Pointman [M1A1 Thompson]

Taskforce Darby Headquarters Section

Commanding Officer [M1A1 Thompson]
RasaDeDam
Field Surgeon
Skywalker
Machine Gunner
Orbit
Assistant Machine Gunner
Tole

Charlie Squad

Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
Abramusas
Field Medic [M1903A3 Springfield]
Burger
Automatic Rifleman [M1918A2 BAR]
Punisher
Ammunition Bearer [M1903A3 Springfield]
Kofeina
Grenadier [M1 Garand]
P3ter
Assistant Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
Heinrich
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Bugs Bunny
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Chak
Pointman [M1A1 Thompson]
Combat

Dog Squad

Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
Mo
Field Medic [M1903A3 Springfield]
YourDoctor
Automatic Rifleman [M1918A2 BAR]
Docder
Ammunition Bearer [M1903A3 Springfield]
Kaczomen
Grenadier [M1 Garand]
Zero
Assistant Squad Leader [M1A1 Thompson]
Psion
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Nebula
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
Rifleman [M1 Garand]
W.Jarvis
Pointman [M1A1 Thompson]
Joe
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