The War in Europe

Question 1

Which of the following occurred after Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in September 1943?

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Italian forces quickly surrendered.

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following best describes the 1942 Allied strategy in North Africa?

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

Question 4

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

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Axis.

Question 5

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 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, the United States was a member of the

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Allies.

Question 8

During World War II, which pair were Allied nations?

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Great Britain and the Soviet Union

Question 9

What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?

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British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.

Question 10

In 1941, who commanded US troops in Europe?

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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