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Marker ID: KV7 Title: Operation Torch Location: W. Ocean View Avenue near Tidewater Drive intersection Description: The first major amphibious action of World War II was planned near here in the Nansemond Hotel, Hdq. of Amphibious Force U. S. Atlantic Fleet. An Army-Navy staff under Adm. H. K. Hewitt met with General G. S. Patton to plan the movement of Task Force "A" from Hampton Roads to North Africa."
Nansemond Hotel at Ocean View resort circa 1916 to 1930Nansemond Hotel at Ocean View resort

"Nansemond Hotel, Ocean View, Norfolk, Va."

Description: "The Nansemond Hotel is situated at Ocean View, Virginia. Norfolk's popular bathing, fishing and amusement resort.
The Hotel is on a site fronting 200 feet on Chesapeake Bay, is one true Spanish architecture of attractive design, an imposing and beautiful structure, modern in every detail."

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In August 1942 the Nansemond Hotel became the Headquarters for the Commander of the Amphibious Force of the Atlantic Fleet. It was here that Operation Torch (the invasion of North Africa) was planned and beach landings were practiced.
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