North African Campaign Quiz

When did the North African Campaign take place?

• June 10, 1940, to May 13, 1943

• June 10, 1939, to May 13, 1942

• June 10, 1941, to May 13, 1944

• June 10, 1942, to May 13, 1945

In which battle did the British Commonwealth troops defeat the Axis forces in 1942?

• The 2nd Battle of El Alamein

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Battle of the Bulge

What was the objective of Operation Torch?

• To pincer German and Italian forces

• To invade Japan

• To liberate France

• To capture Berlin

What was the outcome of the Naval Battle of Casablanca during Operation Torch?

• An American victory

• A German victory

• A British victory

• A French victory

By March 1943, which army had reached the Tunisian border?

• The British Eighth Army

• The American First Army

• The German Sixth Army

• The Italian Fourth Army

When did Sicily get cleared of Axis forces, leading to Mussolini being removed as Italy's ruler?

• July to August 1941

• November 1942

• September 1943

• October 1942

What was the outcome of the North African Campaigns for the Axis troops in Tunisia by May 13, 1943?

• They successfully defended their positions.

• They were trapped and surrendered.

• They launched a counter-offensive.

• They retreated to Libya.

What was the strategic importance of the Mediterranean after September 8, 1943?

• It was closed to all shipping.

• It was open to Allied shipping and air bases were available for attacks.

• It became a neutral zone.

• It was controlled by Axis powers.

What was the role of the Free French from Equatorial Africa during the North African Campaigns?

• They provided naval support.

• They fought against sporadic resistance.

• They launched air attacks.

• They supplied the Axis forces.

Which two countries are shown as being occupied by Axis powers in 1943 on the map?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Italy

• Greece and Turkey

• Libya and Tunisia