Fighting World War II — Test

Question 4 • Contemporary Studies

Which best describes the 1942 Allied strategy in North Africa?

Answer

The Allies advanced on Axis troops in Libya from both east and west, trapping them in the middle.

The Allies landed along the coast and pushed inland, forcing Rommel’s troops into the Sahara.

The Allies first fought Rommel in Morocco and Algeria, then moved eastward into Egypt.

The Allies pushed Rommel’s troops out of Egypt and trapped them against more Allied forces in the west.

Explanation

The Allies attacked Axis forces from two directions: British forces advanced westward from Egypt, while American and British forces landed in Morocco and Algeria and moved east. This two-sided advance drove the Axis forces toward Tunisia, where they were surrounded and eventually surrendered. Choice C best describes this strategy; the Allies did not trap Rommel’s troops in the Sahara.

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