CORSICA CLEARED -

The video covers the liberation of Corsica during WWII, highlighting the landing of French troops in Ajaccio and the role of French-Moroccan forces in driving out the Germans. It discusses the retreat of enemy forces, the unclear extent of Italian assistance, and the patriotic actions of Corsican citizens. The video concludes with the significance of Corsica's liberation as the first department of France to be freed and the Allies' progress towards Nice.

What was the primary objective of the French troops landing at Ajaccio?

• To establish a new base for operations

• To assist the Italian forces in Corsica

• To negotiate with the German forces

• To drive the Germans out of the south and west of Corsica

What tactic did the German rearguards use during their retreat?

• They carried out demolitions to delay the French advance

• They negotiated a truce

• They surrendered to the French forces

• They launched a counterattack

What was unclear about the Italian involvement in the operations?

• The number of Italian troops involved

• The extent of assistance provided by the Italians

• The location of Italian forces

• The Italian strategy for retreat

What did Corsican girls do to show their support during the liberation?

• They joined the French troops in battle

• They displayed the flag of the Corsican patriots and the tricolour

• They organized a parade in Ajaccio

• They provided medical assistance to the wounded

Which locations were part of the Italian cry that the Allies aimed to capture?

• Berlin, Paris, London

• Madrid, Lisbon, Athens

• Rome, Milan, Venice

• Tunis, Corsica, Nice