Generals Douglas Macauthur, Chiang Kai-shek, and Archibald Wavell Convene

Generals Douglas Macauthur, Chiang Kai-shek, and Archibald Wavell Convene

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The video discusses key military appointments during World War II in the Pacific and Asian theaters. General Wavel is named Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific, while General John Guy takes command in the Chinese theaters. Admiral Thomas C. Hart leads the Asiatic fleets, and General Douglas MacArthur continues his command in the Philippines, noted for his strategic brilliance against Japanese forces.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific?

General Wavel

Admiral Thomas C. Hart

General Douglas MacArthur

General John Guy Check

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname was given to General Wavel?

The Tiger of Asia

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Lion of the Desert

The Wizard of Libya

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who became the supreme commander of forces in the Chinese theaters of war?

General Wavel

General Douglas MacArthur

Admiral Thomas C. Hart

General John Guy Check

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which American Admiral was given command of all Asiatic fleets?

Admiral Chester Nimitz

Admiral Raymond Spruance

Admiral William Halsey

Admiral Thomas C. Hart

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which location did General Douglas MacArthur demonstrate his strategic brilliance?

The Pacific

Libya

The Philippines

China

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