turning points in europe us history – Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the role of General Omar Bradley?
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not supreme commander of the Southwest Pacific Area
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Which of the following occurred after Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in 1943?
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Italian forces quickly surrendered.
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The last major German offensive in December of 1944 led to a costly Allied victory known as the
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Battle of the Bulge.
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Which controversial general commanded the US 7th Army in the Allied conquest of Sicily?
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George Patton
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What supply problems did the Allies face in Europe during World War II?
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not Most supplies were manufactured in the United States, so sabotage by antiwar groups there was common.
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During World War II, Germany tried to capture the Russian city of Stalingrad because
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it produced armaments for the Soviet army.
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By the end of 1944, during the last days of Nazi Germany, Allied forces
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had blocked Germany in on three sides.
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By the end of World War II in Europe, the Allies were largely dependent on the United States for
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supplies.
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Which of the following events was also known as D-Day?
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the Normandy Invasion
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During the final years of World War II, how did the Allies gain control of the Atlantic Ocean?
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They used better antisubmarine technology.
