The War in 1943-44 Flashcards
Where did the American and British Army first invade after defeating the Germans in Tunisia under Rommel?
Sicily and then eventually landed in southern Italy because Generals perceived that to be a weaker point of attack
Was the progress in Italy fast?
No it was slow progress. It distracted the allies from the major task of defeating the German army in Germany . The attacks in Italy occupied more British and American troops than it did German ones. This meant Russia had the main task of advancing to Germany.
When did Churchill plan for the invasion of France?
Summer of 1944
Who was put in charge of the French invasion?
General Eisenhower - Churchill didn’t appear sympathetic to his General Brooke.
Did the British face tough resistance on D-Day (6th June 1944)?
Compared to the Americans, the British faced little resistance but were slow to breakthrough from the beachhead and take the key port of Caen.
What example could you give for the Montgomery making a mistake but Churchill letting it pass?
OPERATION MARKET GARDEN 1944 - Airborne landings to outflank the Germans by taking bridges like Arnhem which would eventually help with taking the Ruhr. The US was doubtful about the plan but Monty was hopeful. The plan went ahead and failed.
What would pro-Churchill debaters argue about Churchill’s military style?
He forced generals to examine their practice, attitudes and plans as well as backing imaginative ideas like deceiving the Germans about the landing place for the invasion of France.
