LORD LOUIS - C-IN-C SE ASIA -

The transcript discusses the appointment of Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten as Supreme Commander-in-Chief Southeast Asia, highlighting his qualifications and the significance of his role in operations against Japan from India and Ceylon. It compares his position to Eisenhower's in the Mediterranean and emphasizes the necessity of combined operations to win the war, beyond just bombing or blockades.

Who was appointed as the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Southeast Asia during the Quebec Conference?

• Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery

• Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

What makes Lord Louis Mountbatten's appointment significant?

• His previous role in the Mediterranean

• His unique qualifications as a combined operations planner

• His relationship with the King

• His experience as a naval officer

Lord Louis Mountbatten's role in Southeast Asia is compared to which other military leader's role?

• General George S. Patton

• Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• General Douglas MacArthur

According to the transcript, what is necessary to win the war?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Blockades and sanctions

• Bombing and air raids

• Combined operations and physical possession

What is emphasized as certain in the context of military strategy?

• Naval superiority

• Air dominance

• Combined operations

• Economic sanctions