The War in Europe

Question 1

Which of the following was an important challenge of fighting a two-front war for the Allies?

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supplying the troops across a huge part of the globe

Question 2

What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?

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British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.

Question 3

At their meeting in January of 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?

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It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.

Question 4

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

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Axis.

Question 5

Who was the leader of an Allied nation during the war in Europe?

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Joseph Stalin

Question 6

During World War II, Germany tried to capture the Russian city of Stalingrad because

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it had a strategic location along the Volga River.

Question 7

During World War II, which pair were Allied nations?

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Great Britain and the Soviet Union

Question 8

In 1941, who commanded US troops in Europe?

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Question 9

During World War II, the battle that turned the tide of war against Germany on the eastern front was the

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Battle of Stalingrad.

Question 10

Which of the following events led most directly to the end of World War II in Europe?

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the Red Army’s capture of Berlin

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