What did you learn from the pictures about the hardships and challenges faced by American soldiers in Italy during World War II? Select all that apply. |
mountainous terrain terrain that provided concealment for enemy soldiers soldiers fought in segregated units |
Based on the pictures you just examined, which of the following is true about the campaign to liberate France? |
American troops helped liberate Paris before the end of August 1944. |
What do these images show about American productivity during World War II? Select all that apply. |
American factories produced aircraft for the war effort. American troops at the front relied on trucks to keep them supplied. |
What do the pictures reveal about the US campaign in Germany in 1945? |
American troops had to advance through areas devastated by war. |
What was the outcome of the Battle of El Alamein? |
British forces defeated the Afrika Korps. |
When it first entered World War II, why did the United States commit most of its resources to the war in Europe? |
Roosevelt felt that Germany was more of a threat than Japan. |
During World War II, the battle that turned the tide of war against Germany on the eastern front was the |
Battle of Stalingrad. |
During World War II, the United States was a member of the |
Allies. |
During World War II, Germany was a member of the |
Axis. |
Which of the following occurred after Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in September 1943? |
Italian forces quickly surrendered. |
At their meeting in January of 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a "Europe-first" strategy? |
It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan. |
In 1941, who commanded US troops in Europe? |
Dwight D. Eisenhower |
During World War II, which of the following pairs were Axis nations? |
Germany and Italy |
Which of the following was an important challenge of fighting a two-front war for the Allies? |
supplying the troops across a huge part of the globe |