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Because Winston Churchill said it was. Churchill was hoping knock over Italy and invade Germany from the south, thus avoiding a cross-channel invasion. Although the Fascist government in Italy was overthrown, Germany quickly occupied Italy and stalled the Allied advance for the cost of a few of their best divisions. In the words of General Clark, the soft underbelly of Europe turned out to be one tough old gut.
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What is soft underbelly of the axis in world war 2?
The soft underbelly of the Axis Powers was Italy. The allies (US-led) launched the invasion of Scicily and Italy in order to knock it our of the war.
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)
What was the soft underbelly or the weakest part of the Axis powers in 1943 according to Winston Churchill?
During World War II, the 'soft underbelly' of the Axis Powers in 1943 was, according to Winston Churchill, the Italian Peninsula. Usually considered to have been the unfortunate effect of a misplaced metaphor, this view was partly responsible for the actual Allied invasion of Italy which took place in 1943.
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 soft underbelly of the axis in world war 2?
The soft underbelly of the Axis Powers was Italy. The allies (US-led) launched the invasion of Scicily and Italy in order to knock it our of the war.
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)
What country was considered the soft underbelly of the axis?
Italy. Want proof? Watch Hetalia.
What region was the soft underbelly of Europe?
Italy
Which country was referred to as the soft underbelly of Europe by Winston?
Italy
Which country wa referred to as the soft underbelly of Europe by Winston churchill?
The reference was to Italy .
What was the soft underbelly or the weakest part of the Axis powers in 1943 according to Winston Churchill?
During World War II, the 'soft underbelly' of the Axis Powers in 1943 was, according to Winston Churchill, the Italian Peninsula. Usually considered to have been the unfortunate effect of a misplaced metaphor, this view was partly responsible for the actual Allied invasion of Italy which took place in 1943.
This 1943 planned invasion was aimed at the soft underbelly of Europe?
Sicily and Italy.
What is soft underbelly?
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What was called the soft underbelly of Europe?
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.
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.
