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

    Who led the German forces in the North African Campaign?

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

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

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

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

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

    How did Hitler commit suicide?

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

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

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

    Who signed the US Declaration of War?

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

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