WW2 - 1942-3 Flashcards
What happened after the Germans retreated to Tunisia?
More British and American expeditionary forces
- Invaded and captured Sicily and then southern Italy.
- Long campaign through Italy. (Avoided contact with Germany)
Who was leading the campaign through Italy?
Sir Harold Alexander
What was Sir Harold Alexander like as a leader?
- Showed persistence in maintaining a slow advance
- Churchill admired him for his gentlemanly attitude and unruffled style of leadership
Who was incharge of D-day landings in June 1944?
US general Eisenhower
Who planned the D-day landings?
General Morgan
- Received little credit
Churchill’s view of General Morgan’s plans for D-day?
Did not care for his detailed and meticulous planning. Only cared about his “bright idea” in deceiving the Germans of their landing site.
How was D-day for British compared to US troupes?
British troupes faced less resistance than Americans. However, they were slow to break through from the beachhead and take the key port of Caen.
When was D-day?
6th June 1944
Where did the RAF and American planes take from Germans?
Bridges:
- Nijmegen
- Eindhaven
- Arnhem
This led to possible invasion of the Ruhr.
What was “Operation Market Garden”?
Led by Montgomery:
It was when the British troupes followed the Germans across France in retreat. 17th - 27th September 1944
Good things about Churchill’s relationship with his Generals?
- HE forced them to examine their strategies and critique their own work.
