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World War II — Test

Question 19 • World History CR

Why was the battle of El Alamein significant?

Answer
A
The Allies defeated a major German commander.
B
It served as the turning point of World War II.
C
The German army defeated the Allies severely.
D
It allowed Allied troops access to Egypt.

Explanation

The Allied victory at El Alamein in 1942 stopped the Axis advance into Egypt and began pushing German and Italian forces back across North Africa. This marked a major turning point in World War II because the Axis lost the initiative in the North African campaign. The correct choice is “It served as the turning point of World War II.”

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