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They were not ready for massive operations in Europe, and they needed to protect the Suez Canal, to keep it open, so they could easily transport personnel and supplies as needed, and to keep middle eastern oil out of Nazi hands.
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When US entered the war in Europe where did it first attack?
North Africa
What were the results of Hitlers attack on Poland in World War 2?
It did not have far reaching consequences, because the other western powers were afraid to start another world war, so allowed Germany the right to annex Poland. No Western Power "allowed" Germany the right to annex Poland. Both Britain and France declared war on Germany specifically because of Germany's attack. However, neither Britain nor France were in a favorable military position to intervene or prevent the attack on Poland. The long term consequences were disastrous for Germany as she eventually lost the war and the country was cut in half. Initially, Germany gained several positive short term advantages, such as the territory and the increased access to the North Sea.
What was the American strategy in north Africa?
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Americans focused their war effort on Germany and Italy in the European Theater. There, in 1942, they first landed on North Africa, with the general objectives of clearing (with British help) enemy forces from the Axis' North African possessions and of paving the way for an invasion of Europe itself.
How were the allies victorious in the soviet union North Africa and Italy?
Allies invaded the North Africa and defeat Germany and next Italy was invaded by allies.
What happens after Germany and Italy declare war on us?
World War Two? We shuttled troops over there, defended Britain, fought against both in North Africa, and eventually landed in Sicily and Normandy.
Why did Britain go to north Africa?
Britain had to occupy North Africa in order to move up through Italy. If Germany still had control of North Africa, then German forces would come up behind Allied forces during the "Invasion of Sicily" and destroy them completly.
What were the major events influencing the fighting in Europe and North Africa?
1939 --- The war begins as Poland falls to Germany. 1940 --- France, Holland, Belgium, Norway, and Denmark fall to Germany. Italy enters the war on the Axis side, attacks Great Britain in North Africa, and invades Greece. German invasion of Great Britain is planned but never occurs. 1941 --- In North Africa, Great Britain pushes Italy back. Germany invades Russia and reinforces Italy in North Africa. Japan enters the war on the Axis side, and the US enters the war on the Allied side. 1942 --- War seesaws in North Africa. Italy reinforces Germany in Russia. Toward the end of the year the war in Russia and North Africa turn against the Axis, and the US invades North Africa. 1943 --- Germany and Italy are expelled from North Africa. Italy surrenders to Allies and is occupied by Germany as the Allies invade. The war continues in Russia as Germany is pushed back. 1944 --- Germany holds the Allies in Italy, but Russia continues to push Germany back. The US, Great Britain, and Canada invade France. 1945 --- Germany surrenders to the Allies.
When US entered the war in Europe where did it first attack?
North Africa
Did North Africa win the north African campaing?
The North Africa campaign was the British and Americans against the Germans in North Africa. It was won by Britain and America.
Was the nazi fighting for north Africa and its military?
Germany not Africa -_-
What order do these fall in Italygermany France North Africa?
France, Italy, North Africa ,Germany
How many soldiers died on d-day in North Africa?
There was no D-Day in north Africa. The Allied forces had kicked Germany out of north Africa by then
Why did Germany put off the invasion of Britain?
Because they did not control the skies over Britain. Also, their campaign in North Africa was not going very well. This and other fronts required sending troops that were needed for the invasion.
Where did the allied troops attack after they reclaimed North Africa?
Italy.
When the United States enter war in Europe where did it attack first?
North Africa on Operation Torch
Is Great Britain in Germany?
No, Great Britain is not located in Germany. G.B. is an island that is North of the European continent.
How was the English involved in World War 2?
Great Britain was the principal country on the Allied Side of WWII. They issued a guarantee to Poland promising to declare war on Germany if Germany attacked Poland. When Germany invaded Poland in September of 1939, they declared war on Germany. They despatched an Expeditionary force of over 400,000 to France to take part in Campaigns against Germany. When France came under German attack in April 1940, the BEF was nearly destroyed, escaping back to England from Dunkirk. During the summer of 1940, Britain came under heavy air attack from Germany. In addition, Britains holdings in North Africa were attacked by Italian and German forces. In 1941, many British holding in the Pacific fell to attacks by Japan. In summer of 1941, Germany abandoned its plans of a cross channel attack against Britain, instead focusing on an invasion of Russia. In 1942, a major British victory at El-Alamein thwarted the German advance in North Africa. British forces in North Africa teamed with US forces there to sweep the Germans and Italians from the continent. In 1943, the British took part in the Allied invasion of Italy. In June of 1944, British forces made up about 30 percent of the Normandy landing force, and they marched together with the American forces through France and Germany, eventually forcing German surrender
