RAF PRANG TURIN -

The video reports on a significant RAF attack on Turin, a key Italian railway center, during the Battle of Sicily. The attack, carried out by Lancasters from Britain, was the heaviest on an Italian target at the time. The film highlights the weak defenses and the extensive damage caused, including fires and destruction of infrastructure. The attack disrupted Axis supply lines, aiding the Allied invasion of Sicily. The strategic impact left Sicily vulnerable, marking a pivotal moment in the war.

What was the primary target of the RAF attack on Turin?

• A railway center

• A military base

• A naval port

• An airfield

How were the defenses described during the RAF attack on Turin?

• Strong

• Impenetrable

• Moderate

• Weak

What was the effect of the RAF attack on Axis supply lines?

• It disrupted them

• It left them unaffected

• It strengthened them

• It improved them

How far did the Lancasters have to fly for the mission?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 1,500 miles

• 2,500 miles

What strategic advantage did the Allies gain from the attack?

• Opening Sicily for invasion

• Capturing Italian troops

• Control over the Mediterranean

• Destroying the Italian navy