British Defeat In North Africa And The Mediterranean

British Defeat In North Africa And The Mediterranean

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The transcript describes the threat posed by Brummel to Britain's desert lifeline, highlighting British bravery and heartbreak at Tobruk. It sets a backdrop of impending doom for the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean. After years of censorship, a British cameraman captures the tragic end of His Majesty's ship, the only British battleship sunk by a German U-boat attack.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Brummel's threat to Britain?

To cut Britain's lifeline

To ally with Britain

To invade Britain

To destroy British cities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did British bravery and heartbreak come together?

At Tobruk

In London

At Dunkirk

In Normandy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the backdrop for the Royal Navy's situation in the Mediterranean?

A successful campaign

Impending doom and disaster

A period of prosperity

A time of peace

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was revealed after four years of censorship?

Sensational pictures of a ship's tragic end

A peace treaty

A new alliance

A secret weapon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which British battleship was sunk by a German U-boat?

HMS Hood

HMS Barham

HMS Victory

HMS Belfast