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The Germans controlled the area and to enter Europe with a large enough force a beachhead was the best action. The Germans knew that the allies would attempt a beachhead but not exactly where. The English set up a decoy base so German spies would report back a wrong mass of troops and supplies.
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Major operations of World War 2 in Europe?
These are a few Allied campaigns: Operation Torch was the British and American invasion of North Africa. Operation Husky was the Allied invasion of Sicily. Operation Overlord was the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day Operation Market Garden was an Allied attempt to enter Germany by controlling several bridges and cities in the Netherlands. The operation was a major failure however.
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
How did the battles in the North Africa affect the allied cause?
The Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa, which set up the successful Allied invasion of Italy.
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.
Operation Torch was the Allied invasion of?
It was the British-American Invasion of North Africa.
Major operations of World War 2 in Europe?
These are a few Allied campaigns: Operation Torch was the British and American invasion of North Africa. Operation Husky was the Allied invasion of Sicily. Operation Overlord was the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day Operation Market Garden was an Allied attempt to enter Germany by controlling several bridges and cities in the Netherlands. The operation was a major failure however.
Where did Germany's blitzkrieg cut off Allied soldiers in the north who had to be evacuated from?
The French city of Dunkirk.
In which direction did Allied troops move after liberating Paris?
North, to Germany. Answer: Germany is East of Paris. The Allies formed a front line that ran basically North/South and advanced Eastward. True, there was a thrust across Belgium to the North but that was intended to drive into Germany around the flank.
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
Was north Germany bomded in world war 2?
Yes. Northern Germany was well within the range of Allied bombers operating from England.
What was the purpose of Germany invading northern Africa?
During World War II, Germany sent troops to North Africa at numerous different points. Initially, the intent was to assist the Italian forces operating against Allied units near the Libya/Egypt border. Later, the intent was to drive back the Allied armies that had landed in French-occupied North Africa.
Which direction would an Allied tank travel to go from North Korea into Communist China?
An Allied tank would travel north to go from North Korea into Communist China.
Importance of invasion in Normady France?
Absolutely vital the USSR had turned the tide at Stalingrad and The Red Armies had begun their move toward Germany. The Italians had turned over to the Allies and Allied troops were moving north through Italy. A Beachhead had to be established in Normandy for an allied invasion. Germany was trapped in an ever tightening noose.
Which direction would an allied tank to go from North Korea into communist China?
An Allied tank would travel north to go from North Korea into Communist China.
Which direction would allied tank travel to go from north Korea into communist china?
An Allied tank would travel north to go from North Korea into Communist China.
How did battles in North Africa the allied cause?
The Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa, which set up the successful Allied invasion of Italy.
How did the battles in the North Africa affect the allied cause?
The Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa, which set up the successful Allied invasion of Italy.
