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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the Vichy French fighting the Allies in North Africa?

2. The shortages of necessities at the outset of Anderson's push East, inspired this quote: "The most important thing is never to be apart from your:

3. According to the author, what was operation VILLAIN?

4. According to the author, why was Allen's decision important in a historical context?

5. Old Ironsides was both the only tank division to see desert battle in WWII, and:

Short Essay Questions

1. Admiral Darlan did capitulate and surrender Algiers, but what order was he reluctant to make?

2. Describe the term Anglo-American.

3. What was the motto of the Big Red One?

4. In the aftermath of the German attack on Medjez-el-Bab, McGinnis is relieved from Duty. Why?

5. What locations did the Allies use as a rouse for the destination of Hewitt's fleet and Task force 34, and what deception plans did they use to that end?

6. What was the building the Allies referred to as the Kasbah?

7. What is Rear Admiral Hewitt's personal motto?

8. What considerations did Terry Allen cite in bypassing St. Cloud?

9. Although Eisenhower professed "a violent hatred of the Axis and all that is stands for," the author doubts this. What does both Eisenhower and the American troops generally lack through much of the North Africa War?

10. Describe Brigadier General Ted Roosevelt.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Fredendall's order to attack Sened Station lead to the successful German attack Fruhlingswind, three weeks later?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 1, the clandestine mission of Mark Clark is described. What was his purpose in this mission and how could have his capture impacted the Allies war effort?

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 2 describes the landings in Operation Torch. The decision to make frontal assaults on the three harbors of Oran, Algiers and Safi was British. Why did they choose this plan of attack and against what conventional wisdom? How did each of these assaults play out?

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