WWII Allied Victory In Europe

Question 1

Why was an invasion by the Allies from England across the English Channel into France so difficult?

Answer 1

Germany had strong boundaries, especially in France

Question 2

Plans for getting into France were put together quickly in response to a set of circumstances the Allies needed to take advantage of or lose their chance.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Why did the Allies make and assemble a “Dummy Army” before the invasion into France?

Answer 3

To confuse German as to where an attack might take place

Question 4

What was the official name for the Allied invasion into France that occurred on June 6, 1944?

Answer 4

Operation Overlord

Question 5

Operation Overlord was successful, enabling the Allies to secure territory and bring over a million men into mainland Europe within a month.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Why was the “Battle of the Bulge” called the Battle of the Bulge?

Answer 6

Axis forces began to push through Allied lines; made a “bulge” in the line held by the Allies

Question 7

Hitler’s position on surrender was that Germany would never surrender, a position held by nearly all Germans, especially the military people.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Why was Hitler’s suicide on April 30, 1945 important for the conclusion of the fighting in Europe?

Answer 8

Germany could now surrender and end the war