1. To what did Roosevelt and Churchill agree early in the war?
That Germany and Italy posed a greater threat than Japan, Churchill convinced Roosevelt to strike against Hitler.
2. Why was winning the Battle of the Atlantic so crucial to the fortunes of the Allies?
Because Britian depended on supplies from the sea. The 3,000-mile-long shipping lanes from North America were her lifeline. Hitler knew that if he could cut off that lifeline, Britian would be starve for submission.
3. Why was the Battle of Stalingrad so important?
Because it was the first great turning point for the Allies to see victories on land as well as at sea.
4. What happened in the war in North Africa?
Allied troops, of mostly Americans, went to Africa to fight and win to be "masters of the North African shores".
5. What happened after the Allies invaded Italy?
Mussolini resigned and Italy cheered because they thought the war was over however Hitler had a different plan.
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