Questions and Answers
What was the result of the initial Italian campaign in North Africa?
It was a disaster for the Italians
Who did Hitler send to reinforce the Italians in North Africa?
The Afrika Korps under General Erwin Rommel
Where did the British retreat to after Rommel's initial attack in late March 1941?
Tobruk, Libya
By what month and year had Rommel retreated back to his starting position?
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What significant event occurred in June 1942?
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What nickname did Rommel earn due to his successes in North Africa?
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What was Hitler's initial plan that involved the Balkan countries?
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Which Balkan countries joined the Axis powers by early 1941?
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Which two countries in the Balkans resisted Hitler's influence?
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What did Hitler want to build in the Balkan countries?
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