Allies hold Chief of Staff meeting in Washington, DC, during World War II

In 1942, the Allies needed a diversionary action to prepare for a second front. A meeting in Washington led to a plan for invading North Africa, which was to be presented as an American operation, although all Allies would participate.

Why did the Allies feel the need for a diversionary action in 1942?

• To distract from the Pacific front

• To prepare for the second front

• To test new military technology

• To support the Soviet Union

Where was the meeting held that led to the planning of the North Africa invasion?

• London

• Moscow

• Paris

• Washington

What was the main objective of the plan devised in Washington?

• To invade Germany

• To invade Japan

• To invade North Africa

• To invade Italy

How was the North Africa invasion to be advertised?

• As a French operation

• As a Soviet operation

• As a British operation

• As an American operation

Which of the following statements is true about the North Africa invasion?

• Only the British participated

• Only the Americans participated

• All Allies participated

• Only the French participated