El Alamein and the Significance of North Africa (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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What did Hitler compare negotiating with Franco to?
What did Hitler compare negotiating with Franco to?
Chewing rocks
How many Italian soldiers surrendered in North Africa during 1940 and early 1941?
How many Italian soldiers surrendered in North Africa during 1940 and early 1941?
Over 130,000
When was Erwin Rommel dispatched to North Africa?
When was Erwin Rommel dispatched to North Africa?
February 1941
What was the distance from Tripoli to Alexandria?
What was the distance from Tripoli to Alexandria?
1,300 miles
What did Hitler award Rommel after capturing Tobruk in May 1942?
What did Hitler award Rommel after capturing Tobruk in May 1942?
Promotion to field marshal
Who was appointed to lead the British Eighth Army in mid-August 1942?
Who was appointed to lead the British Eighth Army in mid-August 1942?
General Bernard Montgomery
How many British troops fought at the Second Battle of El Alamein?
How many British troops fought at the Second Battle of El Alamein?
230,000
Which city was NOT an Operation Torch landing site?
Which city was NOT an Operation Torch landing site?
Tripoli
Churchill said El Alamein was 'the end of the' what?
Churchill said El Alamein was 'the end of the' what?
Beginning
What factor was identified as decisive throughout the North African campaign?
What factor was identified as decisive throughout the North African campaign?
Supply problems