German Intervention in North Africa (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What years did German involvement in North Africa span?
What years did German involvement in North Africa span?
1941-1943
What nickname was given to General Erwin Rommel?
What nickname was given to General Erwin Rommel?
Desert Fox
When did Hitler send the Afrika Korps to North Africa?
When did Hitler send the Afrika Korps to North Africa?
February 1941
Why did Germany intervene in North Africa?
Why did Germany intervene in North Africa?
To support Italy's failing campaign
Which divisions formed the Afrika Korps?
Which divisions formed the Afrika Korps?
5th Light & 15th Panzer
When did the Battle of Gazala take place?
When did the Battle of Gazala take place?
May-June 1942
What did Rommel capture during the Battle of Gazala?
What did Rommel capture during the Battle of Gazala?
Tobruk
When was the Second Battle of El Alamein fought?
When was the Second Battle of El Alamein fought?
Oct-Nov 1942
Who led the British forces at the Second Battle of El Alamein?
Who led the British forces at the Second Battle of El Alamein?
Bernard Montgomery
When did the Allies launch Operation Torch?
When did the Allies launch Operation Torch?
November 1942
When did the remaining Axis forces in North Africa surrender?
When did the remaining Axis forces in North Africa surrender?
May 1943
How many German and Italian troops were taken prisoner in May 1943?
How many German and Italian troops were taken prisoner in May 1943?
Over 250,000