Italian Naval Fleet Surrenders to General Eisenhower

The Italian fleet, ranked 5th in the world, managed to escape Nazi control and surrendered to General Eisenhower and Admiral Cunningham. Despite not being masters of their own country under fascism, the Italians sided with the Allies. The fleet peacefully reached Malta, marking one of history's most ironic events.

Which world ranking did the Italian fleet hold when it escaped Nazi control?

• 10th

• 5th

• 3rd

• 7th

To whom did the Italian fleet surrender after escaping the Nazis?

• General Patton and Admiral Nimitz

• General Montgomery and Admiral Halsey

• General Eisenhower and Admiral Cunningham

• General MacArthur and Admiral King

Under what regime were the Italians not masters of their own country?

• Monarchist

• Fascist

• Communist

• Democratic

What did the Italians know despite not being in control of their country?

• Their political future

• Which side their hearts were on

• Their military strategy

• Their economic interests

Where did the Italian fleet peacefully enter, marking a historical irony?

• Sardinia

• Malta

• Sicily

• Corsica