With Sicily Won, Movement Into Italy Begins

With Sicily Won, Movement Into Italy Begins

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The British and Canadians made extensive preparations and successfully landed on the toe of Italy. Despite being challenged by German dive bombers, which were driven off without causing damage, they managed to cross the quiet straits of Messina.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the British and Canadians before landing in Italy?

Negotiating with local leaders

Making extensive preparations

Training new soldiers

Building new aircraft

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which forces challenged the British and Canadians during their landing?

German dive bombers

Spanish artillery

French resistance

Italian naval forces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the German dive bomber attacks?

They caused significant damage

They were driven off with no damage

They forced a retreat

They captured key positions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the British and Canadians make their crossing to Italy?

The Bosporus Strait

The Strait of Messina

The English Channel

The Strait of Gibraltar

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the crossing to Italy described?

Quiet and uneventful

Turbulent and dangerous

Stormy and challenging

Crowded and busy