Right at the tip top of Norfolk near the Bridge/Tunnel, you’ll find this parking lot with a view of the harbor and this historical marker. It reads: 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 Gen. G.S. Patton to plan the movement of Task Force«A» from Hampton Roads to North Africa. More information on Operation Torch is here: