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What was the result of the initial Italian campaign in North Africa?
What was the result of the initial Italian campaign in North Africa?
- It was a stalemate between the Italians and British
- It was a disaster for the Italians (correct)
- The British were defeated and retreated
- The Italians were victorious
Who did Hitler send to reinforce the Italians in North Africa?
Who did Hitler send to reinforce the Italians in North Africa?
- The Kriegsmarine
- The Luftwaffe
- The Afrika Korps under General Erwin Rommel (correct)
- The Waffen-SS
Where did the British retreat to after Rommel's initial attack in late March 1941?
Where did the British retreat to after Rommel's initial attack in late March 1941?
- Cairo, Egypt
- Tobruk, Libya (correct)
- Benghazi, Libya
- Tripoli, Libya
By what month and year had Rommel retreated back to his starting position?
By what month and year had Rommel retreated back to his starting position?
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What significant event occurred in June 1942?
What significant event occurred in June 1942?
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What nickname did Rommel earn due to his successes in North Africa?
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?
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?
Which Balkan countries joined the Axis powers by early 1941?
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Which two countries in the Balkans resisted Hitler's influence?
Which two countries in the Balkans resisted Hitler's influence?
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What did Hitler want to build in the Balkan countries?
What did Hitler want to build in the Balkan countries?
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