Axis Powers in 1942: War Strategy

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Where did the Allies plan to launch an assault on the Axis powers in 1942?

  • The Mediterranean
  • North Africa (correct)
  • The Middle East
  • Eastern Europe

Who led the American troops in the North African Campaign?

  • General Dwight Eisenhower
  • General Bernard Montgomery
  • General George S. Patton (correct)
  • General Erwin Rommel

What was the significance of the city of Stalingrad in the war?

  • It was a key location for the Soviet Union's oil fields
  • It was a major industrial city and a namesake of Stalin (correct)
  • It was a strategic location for the German army's advancement
  • It was a major port city on the Mediterranean

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?

<p>The Soviet Union successfully defended the city and pushed the Germans back (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the operation launched by the Allies in North Africa in 1942?

<p>Operation Torch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the German forces in the North African Campaign?

<p>General Erwin Rommel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the order given by Stalin during the Battle of Stalingrad?

<p>Not one step backward (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the operation that took place on D-Day?

<p>Operation Overlord (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Hitler commit suicide?

<p>By cyanide and pistol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate number of people killed immediately in Hiroshima?

<p>70,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the battle in which the Allies stopped the Japanese advance in 1942?

<p>Battle of Midway Island (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who signed the US Declaration of War?

<p>President Roosevelt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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