Pantalleria Raises White Flag Of Surrender

The CD console area, heavily bombed, has surrendered, leaving only sporadic resistance at the landing field. By 12:40 PM, the Allied invasion forces have moved in, marking the end of the first battle won solely by airpower.

What led to the surrender of the CD console area?

• Saturation bombing

• Naval blockade

• A ground invasion

• Diplomatic negotiations

What was the state of resistance at the landing field?

• No resistance

• Complete surrender

• Sporadic resistance

• Heavy resistance

At what time did the major hostilities end?

• 1:15 PM

• 12:40 PM

• 11:45 AM

• 10:30 AM

What marked the first battle won by the Allies?

• Naval superiority

• Airpower alone

• Ground forces

• Combined forces

What was the role of the Allied invasion spearhead?

• To negotiate peace

• To follow up the air battle

• To establish a blockade

• To retreat