World War II: The Battle for France

What was General Patton's objective in August 1944?

• To defend the town of Mortine

• To negotiate peace with Hitler

• To trap German forces retreating from Normandy

• To retreat from Normandy

What was the aim of Hitler's Operation Lsh?

• To retreat to Germany

• To catch Patton's Third Army and push Americans back into the sea

• To launch a naval attack

• To capture Paris

Where did the Nazis face unexpected resistance during their counter-offensive?

• Paris

• Mortine

• Berlin

• Normandy

How many soldiers of Old Hickory were involved in the resistance at Mortine?

• 15

• 15,000

• 1,500

• 150

What was the strategic importance of the hill held by Old Hickory?

• It was a communication center

• It was a training ground

• It was a critical point in the war

• It was a supply depot