ALLIED OFFENSIVE WITH MACARTHUR - NEW GUINEA - SOUND

ALLIED OFFENSIVE WITH MACARTHUR - NEW GUINEA - SOUND

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video covers the strategic military operations led by General Douglas MacArthur and Lieutenant General Kenny in the South Pacific during World War II. It highlights the assembly of a massive air fleet, the strategic importance of New Guinea, and the coordinated efforts of paratroopers and naval forces. The largest convoy in the southwest Pacific lands troops for a ground offensive, with Australian pioneers and Yank engineers building infrastructure. The video concludes with another Allied victory, marking progress in the Pacific campaign.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the key military leaders mentioned in the South Pacific Air Command?

General Douglas MacArthur and Lieutenant General Kenny

General Patton and General Eisenhower

Admiral Nimitz and General Bradley

General Montgomery and General Rommel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the strategic target of the air operations led by MacArthur?

The enemy's stronghold at Rabaul

The island of Iwo Jima

The city of Berlin

The beaches of Normandy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of paratroopers in the operation described?

To attack the enemy's rear positions

To defend the beaches

To conduct naval bombardment

To provide air support

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about the convoy mentioned in the ground offensive?

It was the smallest convoy in the Pacific

It was the first convoy to land in Europe

It was the largest convoy ever assembled in the southwest Pacific

It was a convoy of only medical supplies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who collaborated with Yank engineers to build an airfield for troop transports?

Australian pioneers

Canadian Mounties

French Foreign Legion

British Royal Engineers