Turning Points in Europe

Question 1

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

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the Americans at Omaha

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

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 4

A conclusion that can be drawn about the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944 is that

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it was a short but difficult series of battles.

Question 5

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 6

Germany lost an important World War II ally when

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Italy surrendered to US and British forces.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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

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the Normandy Invasion

Turning Points in Europe Answers