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Turning Points in Europe

Question 8 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Runnels

As British and American forces moved through Italy in 1943, General Eisenhower

Answer
A
was in England, planning and preparing the Normandy invasion.
B
was in the United States, aiding development of antisubmarine weapons.
C
was in Australia, developing a Pacific strategy with General MacArthur.
D
was in the Soviet Union, meeting with Allied leaders to plan attacks.

Explanation

In 1943, Eisenhower commanded Allied forces in the Mediterranean and led the invasion of Sicily and the campaign in Italy. Later that year, he returned to England to prepare for the Allied invasion of Normandy, which took place in June 1944. So the correct choice is “was in England, planning and preparing the Normandy invasion.”

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