The War in Europe and Africa Questions

1. How many nations joined the Allied powers? How many nations joined the Axis powers?
2. Look at the map. What was the largest Allied nation in 1942?
3. Beginning with Poland, what countries were conquered by Germany between September 1^st 1939 and June 16^th 1940?
4. How did Germany attempt to break the spirit of the British people?
5. Describe the Battle of Britain.
6. During the Battle of Britain, how many British planes were shot down? How many German planes were shot down? What recent British invention helped the British during the Battle of Britain?
7. Why was control of North Africa important to the Allies? What was Operation Torch?
8. Why did Italy withdraw from the war?
9. Why did the Soviet Union adopt a “scorched earth” policy? Why do you think the Allies refused to establish a second war front in Western Europe?
10. Why did Germany want to attack Stalingrad? What was the outcome of the battle for Stalingrad?
11. Describe Operation Overlord.
12. How many total Allied troops arrived in Normandy France between June 6^th, 1944 and June 27^th, 1944?
13. How did General Patton contribute to the Allied victory in France?
14. Why did Germany finally surrender to end the war in Europe?
15. Look at the map. Which country’s troops were mainly responsible for attacking from the East?