Ch. 32 Flashcards
What was the name of the battle where Germany lost 150,000 men and went on the defensive?
Battle of Stalingrad
What was the battle between Britain and Germany in North Africa?
Battle of El Alamein
Who had Benito Mussolini arrested?
King Victor Emmanuel III
Where was D-Day located?
Normandy, France
How many allied troops were involved with D-Day?
One million
What was the Battle of the Bulge?
Germany’s last attempt to break through allied forces
Who killed Benito Mussolini?
Italian freedom fighters
Where did FDR die?
Warm Springs, GA
How did Adolf Hitler die?
He committed suicide in Berlin, Germany
When is V-E Day?
May 8th
What ways did soldiers get to the battle on D-Day?
Boats and Planes (Parachutes)
What was the boat called used to transport soldiers on D-Day?
Higgins Boat
Where were the Higgins Boats crafted?
Lousiana
What disease did FDR have?
Polio
What was the D-Day operation called used by the allies?
Operation Overlord
