An Army at Dawn: The War in Africa, 1942-1943 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

President Roosevelt mad the following statement in a press conference; "The elimination of German, Japanese, and Italian war power means the unconditional surrender of Germany, Italy, and Japan." What was Churchill's response? (from Chapter 7)

He agreed for the sake of the alliance, but was personally concerned about the repurcussions.

He agreed, but only after a moment of consideration.

He disagreed, but amicably.

He agreed, but claimed to be suprised by the proclamation.

2.

What was Anderson's initial proposal for dealing with Hill 609? (from Chapter 12)

To surround it and take it through attrition.

Form a bridgehead before it.

To attack it on two sides.

To ignore it.

3.

In the naval battle of Casablanca, Hewitt faced El Hank. What was El Hank? (from Chapter 3)

A captured then renamed American battleship.

A coastal battery.

An uniquely large and rapidly firing gun turret mounted on the Jean Bart, a french battleship.

The single German U boat deending the harbor on loan to the French.

4.

Of Montgomery's two attacks on Zarat and The Hoarseshoe, what were to results? (from Chapter 10)

Only Zarat was a success.

Only the Hoarshshow was a success.

Both were routed by the Axis.

Both attacks were successful and caused a German retreat.

5.

General Georges Barre was the only Vichy French commander to refuse to kowtow to the Germans. What did he do? (from Chapter 4)

Led a foiled attack against the palace of the bey.

Sidled westward into Tunisia's wild hills to await developements.

Fled the city for the desert in the south.

Stormed the Axis command post.

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