5.9 Turning Points in Europe

Question 1

Why did the Allies invade Europe from the Mediterranean in 1943?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Southern Europe was not as strongly defended as the coast of France.

Question 2

Which event was the most important turning point in the European theater of World War II in 1943?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Battle of Stalingrad

Question 3

What were the results of the air war and the Battle of the Atlantic?Check any of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Allied leaders could go forward with their plans to invade France.; American troops and supplies reached Europe.; By 1945, Allied bombers had reduced Germany’s capability to produce war materials.

Question 4

On the morning of June 6, 1944, General Eisenhower sent a message to US Army Chief of Staff George Marshall about the progress of the invasion. Based on this passage, what factors did planners have to consider before the invasion of Normandy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mines; shore batteries; weather

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