Allied Strategy in World War II
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What was the main goal of the Allies in invading Italy during World War II?

  • To divert German forces from the Russian front and northern France (correct)
  • To secure the Mediterranean Sea
  • To fully liberate all beaches in France
  • To remove Italy from World War II
  • Which term is synonymous with the Allied attack on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944?

  • D-Day (correct)
  • Operation Neptune
  • Atlantic Wall
  • V-Day
  • What was the purpose of Operation Neptune during World War II?

  • To construct the Atlantic Wall
  • To secure control of key beaches in preparation for a full invasion of France (correct)
  • To completely liberate all targeted beaches in France on the first day
  • To remove Italy from World War II
  • What battle was considered the most decisive on the Eastern Front during WW2?

    <p>Battle of Stalingrad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Stalingrad, what was the average life expectancy of a Soviet soldier?

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which German general fought against British General Bernard Montgomery and American General Dwight Eisenhower in the Battle of El Alamein?

    <p>Erwin Rommel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Japan's goal in the Battle of Midway during WW2?

    <p>Defeat the US Pacific Fleet and use Midway as a base to attack Pearl Harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II?

    <p>It was the largest battle fought by the United States in Europe during World War II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the harsh conditions faced by American troops during the Battle of the Bulge?

    <p>Freezing rain, thick fog, deep snow drifts, and record-breaking low temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some outcomes of the Yalta Conference that took place in Europe?

    <p>Agreement on the United Nations and dividing Germany into 4 zones of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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