WW2 European Theater

What was the significance of D-Day?

• It led to the liberation of France and the Allied invasion of Europe

• It was the first Allied victory in World War II

• It was a victory for the German army

• It was a battle between Britain and Germany over the Suez Canal

What was the "soft underbelly" of Europe, according to Allied planning?

• Germany

• Italy

• France

• Russia

What was the purpose of the American bombing campaign against Germany?

• To destroy German cities and kill civilians

• To destroy Germany's oil and transportation infrastructure

• To test the effectiveness of American bombers

• To engage German fighters in aerial combat

What was the Battle of the Atlantic?

• A battle between Britain and Germany over the Suez Canal

• A battle between Italy and Germany over North Africa

• A battle between the Allies and Germany over control of shipping routes

• A battle above Britain for control of the skies by opposing airforces

Who did Roosevelt view as the greater threat to freedom during WWII?

• Japan

• Italy

• Germany

• The Soviet Union

What was the "Europe First" strategy?

• Prioritizing victory over Japan before Germany

• Prioritizing victory over Germany before Japan

• Focusing on the Pacific theater first

• Focusing on the war in Africa first

What did the Allied nations agree to with regards to surrender from Germany and Japan?

• Conditional surrender

• Unconditional surrender

• A separate treaty with Germany only

• A separate treaty with Japan only