War for Europe & North Africa

1. To what did Roosevelt and Churchill agree early in the war?

Roosevelt and Churchill agreed to first attack in Europe, believing the axis powers in Europe were more of a threat than the Japanese. Later in the war they agreed that for surrender the axis powers had to surrender fully, they would have to agree with any war 'penalties' the allies would put on them.

2. Why was winning the Battle of the Atlantic so crucial to the fortunes of the Allies?

Winning the Battle of the Atlantic was so crucial for the Allies because it was the only way Britain could get war supplies, and Hitler knew that if he cut off their supplies Britain would fall and then basically he'd win the war (America would be by itself). HItler tried cutting off their supplies by attacking American ships with his U-boats, however radar, sonar, and being 'escorted' to Britain helped to destroy U-boats and bring supplies to Britain.

3. Why was the Battle of Stalingrad so important?

The Battle of Stalingrad was so important because it was the turning point in the war for the allies (mostly the Soviet Union). Hitler and part of his army had tried to capture Stalingrad, however two times winter had stopped them from doing so. They only could attack during the summer. The second time Hitler's army had actually captured nine tenths of the city, but Soviet Union troops had moved their tanks and army around the city completely trapping the nazis from their supplies. Eventually the nazis surrendered; this increased the soldiers pride and hope a lot. They began to believe more and more that they could win the war. This victory was a turning point in the war and was so important because it greatly increased pride and hope in men that they could win the war.

4. What happened in the war in North Africa?

In the war in North Africa allie troops came in Casablanca, Oran, and Algiers in North Africa sweeping the Afrika Korps (a German unit) out of Africa. Then the allie troops went into Italy to sweep out the axis powers. All in all, the allies gained control of North Africa which helped to sweep out the nazis in Italy and get to Germany.

5. What happened after the Allies invaded Italy?

After the Allies invaded Italy the Italians kicked Mussolini out of office and was replaced by King Emmanuel III. However, one of the hardest battles was fought in Italy, fairly close to Rome, Hitler was not letting Italy surrender without a fight. He sent troops and fought against the Allies in Anzio, 30,000 of Hitlers troops died and 25,000 Allie troops died, but it was an Allie victory.