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During the landings of Operation Torch, Churchill suggested that British soldiers wear American uniforms and a few British ships flew the American flag. A solely American invasion was thought to be better received in French public opinion. Why was this?

by /u/mrpeabodyscoaltrain in /r/AskHistorians

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