The War in Europe

Question 1

On the eastern front In 1942, which country was fighting off a German invasion and needed Allied support?

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the USSR

Question 2

After entering the war, why did the US send more troops to Europe than to Japan?

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They wanted to defeat Germany first and then go after Japan.

Question 3

The Battle of Stalingrad was primarily fought with

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ground troops.

Question 4

Which occurred in July 1943, after the Allied invasion of Italy?

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Italy surrendered and Mussolini was removed from power.

Question 5

defend Polandinvade Austriaretake Franceretake North Africa

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retake North Africa

Question 6

In 1940, Mussolini ended Italy’s neutrality by declaring war on

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Great Britain and France.

Question 7

Francethe USSRNorth AfricaGreat Britain

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North Africa

Question 8

In order to invade Russia and get to Stalingrad, the Germans had to move

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east.

Question 9

The map shows the strategy the Allies planned to use to help achieve victory in Europe during WWII.

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Germany

The War in Europe Answers