Turning Points in Europe

Question 1

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 2

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

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the Americans at Omaha

Question 3

Germany lost an important World War II ally when

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Italy surrendered to US and British forces.

Question 4

How did US pilots contribute to the Allied war effort in Europe during World War II?

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They carried out countless bombing raids on targets in Germany.

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Who won the battle for Stalingrad during World War II?

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the Soviet Union

Question 7

After defeating German forces in North Africa, Allied leaders turned their attention to which of the following countries?

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Italy

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

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Italian forces quickly surrendered.

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