The War in Europe

Question 1

Why was the Soviet victory at Stalingrad the most important turning point in the European Theater of World War II in 1943?

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Axis forces lost 800,000 troops and the war on the eastern front turned against them.

Question 2

The Soviet Union fought for the .

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Allies

Question 3

Italy fought for the .

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Axis

Question 4

Germany fought for the .

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Axis

Question 5

The United States fought for the .

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Allies

Question 6

Let’s review the nations on each side in World War II.China fought for the .

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Allies

Question 7

The Allies had to fight a global war in two theaters. What challenges might that type of war have presented? Select all that apply.

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Troops and supplies would have to be divided between two distant locations.; Forces would have to be maintained and supplied over a huge part of the globe.; Enemy forces held the initiative in both theaters in early 1942.

Question 8

Who was chosen as leader of the US forces in Europe?

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Question 9

What were the results of the air war and the Battle of the Atlantic?Select all that apply.

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Allied leaders could go forward with their plans to invade France.; US troops and supplies reached Europe.; Allied bombers reduced Germany’s ability to produce war materials.

Question 10

The code name for the invasion of Europe was called Operation

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Overlord

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