What was George S. Patton's role in Operation Torch in North Africa?

During Operation Torch in November 1942, Major General George S. Patton served as the commanding general of the all-American Western Task Force.12

His primary mission was to capture Casablanca on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Patton commanded a force of approximately 35,000 troops, which included the 3rd Infantry, 2nd Armored, and most of the 9th Infantry divisions. This force was transported by a U.S. Navy flotilla and successfully executed the landings on November 8, 1942. Following the successful seizure of Casablanca, Patton was tasked with establishing communications with the Center Task Force, which was responsible for capturing Oran.132