D-Day And Operation Pluto

The transcript describes the massive fuel transportation efforts during World War II, highlighting how pumps in England moved millions of gallons of fuel across Europe, reaching as far as Frankfurt, Germany. This operation, known as Operation Pluto, was crucial in supplying fuel to the battlefronts, contributing significantly to the victory in Europe by ensuring a steady supply of gasoline for trucks, tanks, and other war machinery.

What was the initial achievement of Operation Pluto?

• Transporting 1,000,000 gallons of fuel daily across France

• Training soldiers in England

• Building new roads in Germany

• Developing new types of fuel

How many gallons of fuel were pumped to the battlefronts in total?

• 200,000,000 gallons

• 120,000,000 gallons

• 1,000,000 gallons

• 50,000,000 gallons

What was the maximum distance over which gasoline was pumped?

• 250 miles

• 200 miles

• 150 miles

• 100 miles

From where was the fuel for the Battle of Germany pumped?

• The Alps

• The cliffs of Dover

• The Pyrenees

• The Black Forest

What was the ultimate impact of Operation Pluto on the war?

• It had no significant impact

• It delayed the war

• It caused fuel shortages

• It ensured victory in Europe