12.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Why did we attack North Africa 1st? -
A
Get experience fighting Nazis
2
Q
Turning point of the war between the Germans and Soviets -
A
battle of midway
3
Q
Casablanca Conference -
A
Decision to step up bombing of Germany and attack Italy
4
Q
Strategic Bombing -
A
- Bombing did not destroy the German economy as intended
- It did mess up transportation manufacturing of planes and oil production
5
Q
Tehran Conference -
A
Meeting between Stalin and FDR
6
Q
Operation Overlord -
A
code name for d-day
7
Q
Who led D-Day invasion -
A
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
8
Q
What coast was targeted for D-Day?
A
Normandy
9
Q
Which section of the beach was the most fatal on D-Day?
A
Omaha Beach
