Turning Points in Europe. – Flashcards
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Which of the following occurred after, Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in1943?
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Italian forces quickly surrender.
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Who won the battle for Stalingrad during World War II?
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The Soviet Union.
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Which of the following events occurred on the Italian mainland as Allied forces moved across the island of Sicily during summer of 1943?
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Mussolini was removed from power.
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A conclusion that can be drawn about the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944 is that
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It was a short but difficult series of battle.
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During the final year of World War II, how did the Allies gain control of the Atlantic Ocean?
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The used better antisubmarine technology.
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During the D-Day landings, which invading forces met the greatest resistance?
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The Americans at Omaha.
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After defeating German forces in North Africa, Allied leaders turned their attention to which of the following countries?
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Italy.
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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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