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Chapter 14 Section 1: The Allied Response Flashcards

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Why did the British want to control North Africa?

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They wanted to protect the Suez Canal so they would have access to it.

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What was the combined German and Italian force in North Africa known as?

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The Afrika Korps

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Why did the British want control of North Africa?

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They wanted to protect the Suez Canal so they could have access to oil.

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What was the combined German and Italian force in North Africa known as?

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the Afrika Korps

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Who was the German general in charge of the German and Italian force in North Africa? What was his nickname?

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Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox

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What key battle took place in Egypt in October 1942?

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The Battle of El Alamen

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What was the result of this battle?

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The Allies gained control of North Africa

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What was the invasion of North Africa known as?

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It was known as Operation Torch.

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Who lead this invasion?

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Eisenhower

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How many Axis soldiers were taken prisoner following their surrender in May 1943?

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about 250,000

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When did the Allies invade Sicily? What also happened in this month?

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July 1943, the same month Mussiolini was forced to step out of power

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When did the Allies invade southern Italy?

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September 1943

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13
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A military blockade designed to force the place to surrender is called a…

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siege

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14
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How long did the Siege of Leningrad last?

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900 days

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How many civilians died during the Siege of Leningrad?

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1 million

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Was Hitler able to capture Leningrad?

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No

17
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Why did Hitler want to take the city of Stalingrad?

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It was large and manufactured a lot of weapons.

18
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Who lead the Soviet defense of Stalingrad?

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George Zhukou

19
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Who won the Battle of Stalingrad?

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the Soviets

20
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How many Soviet soldiers died during the Battle of Stalingrad?

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500,000 to 1 million

21
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How many Axis soldiers were taken prisoner? How many were killed?

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90,000 , 500,000

22
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What did the German army do following the Battle of Stalingrad?

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They retreated to the west.

23
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What advantages did Japan have over the Allies in the early Pacific battles?

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They had a stronger military and were close to home.

24
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Who was the general in charge of the Philippines?

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Douglas Macarthur

25
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Where did the 70,000 troops surrender in April 1942?

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On the Balaan Peninsula

26
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What followed this surrender?

A

The Japanese lead them on the Balaan Death March.

27
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What conditions did the prisoners face during this?

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They faced hunger, starvation, beating, exhaustion, and malnutrition.

28
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What was the result of the Battle of the Coral Sea?

A

The Americans had an advantage on the Japanese.

29
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Why did Japan want to capture the island of Midway?

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It was home to a key American base.

30
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What advantage did the United States have in the Battle of Midway?

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They knew the date and location of the attack.

31
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What was the result of the Battle of Midway?

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It changed the balance in the Pacific.

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Describe the strategy of “island hopping.”

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The Japanese would capture weaker islands and use them as bases for other attacks.

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What challenges sis both sides face during the Battle of Guadacanal?

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They both suffered many casualties.

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What was the result of the Battle of Guadacanal?

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They moved the Allies closer to Japan.

35
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Who lead the Allies in their attempt to retake the Philippines?

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General Macarthur

36
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What was the significance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf?

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Japan’s navy was virtually destroyed.

37
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What are kamikazes?

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They are planes that would deliberately crash into Allied ships.

38
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Were the Allies successful in their attempt to retake the Philippines?

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Yes

39
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How was the situation in the Pacific different at the end of 1944 from when it had started?

A

The Allies had retaken back the Philippines and moved closer to Japan.

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