<P> The campaign was fought between the Allies , many of whom had colonial interests in Africa dating from the late 19th century , and the Axis Powers . The Allied war effort was dominated by the British Commonwealth and exiles from German - occupied Europe . The United States officially entered the war in December 1941 and began direct military assistance in North Africa on 11 May 1942 . </P>
<P> The campaign was fought between the Allies , many of whom had colonial interests in Africa dating from the late 19th century , and the Axis Powers . The Allied war effort was dominated by the British Commonwealth and exiles from German - occupied Europe . The United States officially entered the war in December 1941 and began direct military assistance in North Africa on 11 May 1942 . </P>
when did the us enter africa in ww2
when did the us enter africa in ww2
December 1941
December 1941