The War in Europe

Question 1

During World War II, Germany was a member of the

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Axis.

Question 2

What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein?

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British forces defeated the Afrika Korps.

Question 3

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 4

When it first entered World War II, why did the United States agree to commit most of its resources to the war in Europe?

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Roosevelt felt that Germany was more of a threat than Japan.

Question 5

Which Allied nation controlled the Suez Canal in North Africa?

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Great Britain

Question 6

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

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Italian forces quickly surrendered.

Question 7

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 8

During World War II, which of the following pairs were Axis nations?

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Germany and Italy

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