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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)

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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 country was considered the soft underbelly of the axis?

Italy. Want proof? Watch Hetalia.


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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What region was the soft underbelly of Europe?

Italy


Which country was referred to as the soft underbelly of Europe by Winston?

Italy


Who was the british prime minister who called Italy the soft underbelly?

The British Prime Minister who referred to Italy as the "soft underbelly" was Winston Churchill. He used this phrase during World War II to describe Italy's vulnerability and the strategic importance of invading Italy as a means to weaken Axis powers. This led to the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943, aiming to open a new front in the war against Germany.


This 1943 planned invasion was aimed at the soft underbelly of Europe?

Sicily and Italy.


Why was Italy seen as the soft underbelly of the Axis?

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.


Why does the armadillo turn into a ball?

To protect itself from predators. To shield its soft underbelly from its attackers.


Which country wa referred to as the soft underbelly of Europe by Winston churchill?

The reference was to Italy .