Battle For Salerno Continues, With Fewer Losses than Expected

The video discusses the use of a protective smokescreen on the beach to deter invasion patterns, the tragic smoke associated with LST landing ships, and the miraculous survival of the Armada with minimal vessel loss.

What is the primary purpose of the beach protective smokescreen?

• To mark the boundaries of the beach

• To enhance visibility for the troops

• To confuse the enemy and protect the beach

• To signal the start of an invasion

What does the 'smoke of tragedy' refer to in the context of the video?

• A failed invasion attempt

• The destruction of the beach

• The smoke from burning ships

• The loss of soldiers

What is an LST landing ship primarily used for?

• Providing medical aid

• Conducting aerial reconnaissance

• Carrying troops and vehicles to shore

• Transporting aircraft

How many vessels were lost from the Armada according to the video?

• None

• Two

• Five

• Ten

What is the significance of the Armada's survival in the video?

• It was a miraculous event given the circumstances

• It marked the end of the war

• It led to the capture of enemy territory

• It resulted in a strategic retreat