North African Campaign Quiz

When did the North African Campaign take place?

• June 10, 1940, to May 13, 1943

• June 10, 1939, to May 13, 1942

• June 10, 1941, to May 13, 1944

• June 10, 1942, to May 13, 1945

In which battle did British Commonwealth troops defeat Axis forces in 1942?

• The 2nd Battle of El Alamein

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Battle of the Bulge

What was the goal of Operation Torch?

• To pincer German and Italian forces

• To invade Japan

• To free France

• To take Berlin

What was the result of the Naval Battle of Casablanca?

• An American victory

• A German victory

• A British victory

• A French victory

By March 1943, which army reached the Tunisian border?

• The British Eighth Army

• The American First Army

• The German Sixth Army

• The Italian Fourth Army

When was Sicily cleared of Axis forces, leading to Mussolini's removal?

• July to August 1941

• November 1942

• September 1943

• October 1942

What happened to the Axis troops in Tunisia by May 13, 1943?

• They successfully defended their positions.

• They were trapped and surrendered.

• They launched a counter-offensive.

• They retreated to Libya.

What was the importance of the Mediterranean after September 8, 1943?

• It was closed to all shipping.

• It was open to Allied shipping and air bases were available for attacks.

• It became a neutral zone.

• It was controlled by Axis powers.

What did the Free French from Equatorial Africa do during the North African Campaigns?

• They provided naval support.

• They fought against sporadic resistance.

• They launched air attacks.

• They supplied the Axis forces.

Which two countries were occupied by Axis powers in 1943?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Italy

• Greece and Turkey

• Libya and Tunisia