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Italy. In World War II, Churchill thought he could keep casualties down by attacking Germany through the 'soft underbelly' of Italy rather than the cross-channel invasion through France advocated by both the Americans and Canadians. Remember, Britain lost nearly a million men in World War I. As it was, Italy was still a difficult and costly campaign.
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This 1943 planned invasion was aimed at the soft underbelly of Europe?
Sicily and Italy.
What did Operation torch in 1942 result in?
It was the landing of British & American forces in French North Africa. It would lead to the Invasion of Italy. As Churchill described it the soft underbelly of Europe.
What country was considered the soft underbelly of the axis?
Italy. Want proof? Watch Hetalia.
What was operation underbelly?
Operation Underbelly was the first allied attack on Europe to stop the Nazi regime. The attack was made on Italy but was not very successful and the troops got stuck and later pulled out. Then in 1944 Operation Overloard with the landings at Normandy was started.
The end of the war in Europe was known as what?
In WW2 it was called VE - Day.
What region was the soft underbelly of Europe?
Italy
Which country was referred to as the soft underbelly of Europe by Winston?
Italy
This 1943 planned invasion was aimed at the soft underbelly of Europe?
Sicily and Italy.
Which country wa referred to as the soft underbelly of Europe by Winston churchill?
The reference was to Italy .
What was the most significant result of the Sicilian campaign of 1943 for the Allies?
It became the steeping stone into occupied Europe from the South. [As Churchill called it in the planning stage "the chance to strike at soft underbelly of Fortress Europe]
What city did the anzacs hope to capture?
If Istanbul could be captured, access to the Black Sea would be gained opening up the so called Soft Underbelly of Europe.
What is soft underbelly?
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7 Where is Gallipoli?
Gallipoli is found in the European part of Turkey with the Aegan Sea to the west. Winston Churchill explained it as "The soft underbelly of Europe".
What was referred to as the soft underbelly of the Axis?
Italy
What is the soft underbelly of the axis?
The soft underbelly of the Axis was Churchill's concept of Italy and it was chosen as the country the Allies would go after first (on the European Continent)
Who saidsoft underbelly of Europe?
Churchill
What did Operation torch in 1942 result in?
It was the landing of British & American forces in French North Africa. It would lead to the Invasion of Italy. As Churchill described it the soft underbelly of Europe.
