a war on many fronts us history – Flashcards
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In 1942, who commanded US troops in Europe?
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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During World War II, Germany was a member of the
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Axis.
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Which occurred during the Bataan Death March in 1942?
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Thousands of US and Filipino prisoners of war died.
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In 1942, the Allies began their "Europe-first" strategy by invading
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North Africa.
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During World War II, which was an Allied nation?
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not the Philippines
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As a result of the 1942 "Europe-first" strategy, American forces in the Pacific
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lost many battles against Japan's powerful military.
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Why was Japan was so successful in expanding its territory in 1942?
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It did not have to fight the majority of US forces.
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Why did General Douglas MacArthur go to Australia in 1942?
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to avoid capture by the Japanese in the Philippines
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At the Arcadia Conference in January, 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a "Europe-first" strategy?
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Germany was threatening Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
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During World War II, which were Allied nations?
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Great Britain and the Soviet Union
