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Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay — Unit test

Question 21 • Fall 24 US History B IC

How did Allied forces surprise Axis forces at Normandy?

Answer
A
The Allies staged a fake attack at Calais.
B
The Allies staged a fake attack in Berlin.
C
The Allies dropped bombs on other French locations.
D
The Allies used a small force to attack.

Explanation

The Allies used deception to make German forces expect the main invasion at Calais, the shortest crossing from Britain to France. They created a fictional army and other misleading clues, so the Axis forces were caught off guard when the real invasion began in Normandy. The correct choice is “The Allies staged a fake attack at Calais.”

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