Turning Points in Europe

Question 1

During the final years of World War II, how did the Allies gain control of the Atlantic Ocean?

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They used better antisubmarine technology.

Question 2

As British and American forces moved through Italy in 1943, General Eisenhower

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was in England, planning and preparing the Normandy invasion.

Question 3

During the D-Day landings, which invading forces met the greatest resistance?

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the Americans at Omaha

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the role of General Omar Bradley?

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commander of the US 12th Army Group in 1944

Question 5

During World War II in Europe, American troops played a significant role in which of the following?

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the D-Day invasions

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the role of General Omar Bradley?

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commander of the US 12th Army Group in 1944

Question 7

Which of the following events was also known as D-Day?

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the Normandy Invasion

Question 8

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

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it produced armaments for the Soviet army.

Question 9

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

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Italian forces quickly surrendered.

Question 10

Which of the following events occurred on the Italian mainland as Allied forces moved across the island of Sicily during the summer of 1943?

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Mussolini was removed from power.

Turning Points in Europe Answers