1. Old Ironsides was both the only tank division to see desert battle in WWII, and:
(a) The only tank division equipped with radios.
(b) The only tank division trained in amphibious assault.
(c) The only tank division to receive no desert training.
(d) The only tank division manned by volunteers.

2. General Sir Alan Brooke, chief of the Imperial General Staff, had strong opinions about Eisenhower. Which statement best represents his opinion?
(a) "He is singularly responsible for this mess and should be demoted to Lieutenant."
(b) "Eisenhower is the only person capable of bringing this mess together."
(c) "Eisenhower as a general is hopeless! He submerges himself in politics and neglects his military duties."
(d) "A great politician; a mediocre commander. He will need more than faith to win this war."

3. What was the first town to be captured by the Allies?
(a) Tangiers.
(b) Casablanca.
(c) Oran.
(d) Arzew.

4. What was the plan for integrating U.S. units into British lead military organizations?
(a) New U.S. troops were sent to England for specialist training.
(b) No plan existed.
(c) Select troops were permanently assigned.
(d) Units would be on a four week rotation.

5. In contrast to other offensives, in the taking Safi, the U.S. sustained casualties considered:
(a) Minimal.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Overwhelming.

Short Answer Questions

1. President Roosevelt mad the following statement in a press conference; "The elimination of German, Japanese, and Italian war power means the unconditional surrender of Germany, Italy, and Japan." What was Churchill's response?

2. What was General Giraud's stated expectation upon reaching Gibraltar?

3. What was Robert Murphy's mission in Algiers?

4. What did Eisenhower suspect of General Giraud?

5. What was the biggest deficiency, according to the author, in Allied planning?

(see the answer key)

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