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What was the primary strategic focus of the United States during World War II?
What was the primary strategic focus of the United States during World War II?
- To establish naval dominance in the Atlantic.
- To prioritize the defeat of Germany before focusing on Japan. (correct)
- To concentrate all forces on defeating Japan.
- To engage in a two-front war with equal intensity.
What was the main purpose for Allied convoys and air support in the Battle of the Atlantic?
What was the main purpose for Allied convoys and air support in the Battle of the Atlantic?
- To establish a strategic air base for bombing Germany.
- To transport troops to Europe.
- To protect allied ships from German U-boat attacks. (correct)
- To blockade German ports.
What was the main goal of Operation Torch in 1942?
What was the main goal of Operation Torch in 1942?
- To initiate the invasion of Italy.
- To secure British control of the Mediterranean Sea.
- To liberate France from German rule.
- To push the Axis Powers out of Africa. (correct)
Which strategic decision led to the initial arrest of Mussolini during World War II?
Which strategic decision led to the initial arrest of Mussolini during World War II?
What was the primary significance of D-Day, June 6, 1944?
What was the primary significance of D-Day, June 6, 1944?
Flashcards
Europe First Strategy
Europe First Strategy
The US chose to focus on defeating Germany in Europe before tackling the Pacific theater of World War II.
Battle of the Atlantic
Battle of the Atlantic
Allied ships faced constant attacks from German U-boats, but they countered with convoys and air support.
Operation Torch
Operation Torch
Operation Torch was a successful Allied campaign where the Axis powers were driven out of Africa.
Invasion of Italy
Invasion of Italy
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D-Day
D-Day
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Study Notes
US Strategy in WWII
- The US employed a "Europe First" strategy in WWII.
- This prioritized defeating Germany before focusing on Japan.
- Germany could have won the war without Japan, but Japan couldn't without Germany.
Battle of the Atlantic
- Allied convoys and aircraft were used to protect against German U-boats.
- U-boats were successful in sinking hundreds of ships.
Operation Torch (1942)
- The US and UK drove Axis powers out of North Africa.
- Forces were led by Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley.
Invasion of Italy (1943)
- Italy was invaded and Mussolini was arrested.
Operation Overlord (D-Day)
- The invasion of mainland Europe began on June 6, 1944.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded the forces.
- 175,000 US, UK, and allied troops landed in Normandy, France.
- Troops crossed the English Channel.
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