Victory in Europe US History

The "Europe _____" Strategy meant deploying more troops to Europe and defeating Germany before Japan.

On June 6, 1944, (a)   troops invaded German-occupied France. • The first day of landings was known as D-Day . • Over 156,000 troops were involved. • The invasion surprised German troops.

• Allied

• Italian

• Japanese

The Big Three met at the (a)   Conference to discuss reorganization of Europe after WWII and a structure for the United Nations.

• Yalta

• Eastern Europe

• Berlin

• London

After the victory in Europe, Germany was divided into (a)   main territories which were shared by the U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union.

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 10

Why is the D-Day battle significant?

• It was the turning point of the war in the Pacific.

• It was the turning point of the war in Europe.

• It began the liberation of Western Europe.

• It was the turning point of the war in Africa.

Answer explanation

The D-Day battle is significant because it began the liberation of Western Europe, marking a crucial turning point in World War II.

The Allied invasion of Normandy would involve moving 156,000 allied troops across what body of water?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The English Channel

• The Rhine River

• The Mediterranean Sea

Answer explanation

The correct answer is The English Channel because it is the body of water that separates England from France, making it the most likely route for the Allied invasion of Normandy.

Which Allied forces were primarily responsible for liberating the concentration camps?

• German and Italian forces

• Japanese and Soviet forces

• American, British, and Soviet forces

• French and Spanish forces

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the strategic importance of the D-Day invasion. How did it contribute to the Allied victory in Europe?

• It forced Germany to surrender immediately.

• It opened a new front, relieving pressure on the Soviet Union.

• It resulted in the capture of Berlin.

• It led to the destruction of the German navy.

The 'Europe _____' Strategy meant deploying more troops to Europe and defeating Germany before Japan.

• First

• Second

• Last

• Final

On June 6, 1944, _____troops invaded German-occupied France. The first day of landings was known as D-Day. Over 156,000 troops were involved. The invasion surprised German troops.

• Allied

• Italian

• Japanese

• Spanish