The Allied Victory Question and Answer

Kamikazes - Japanese suicide pilots V-E Day - The day that the Nazis/Germany surrendered ("Victory in Europe") V-J Day - The day that Japan surrendered ("Victory over Japan") How did the battle of El Alamein contribute to the Allied victory? - It kicked Germany and Italy out of Northern Africa, so it reduced their control of the Mediteranean Sea. How did Operation Torch contribute to the Allied victory? - It cleared the Axis Powers from North Africa, improved naval control of the Mediterranean Sea and helped to prepare for an invasion of Southern Europe in 1943. How did the Battle of Stalingrad contribute to the Allied victory? - It ended the German offensive as well as destroying much of the German armies. How did the Invasion of Italy contribute to the Allies' victory? - The Allies now had a route from the South, through a thin strip of land of Austria, and into Germany. How did Propaganda campaigns on home fronts contribute to the Allies' victory? - It raised support for the war by glorifying it or degrading the enemy to make it seem like a just cause, and with this added support people were proactive in the war effort at home by buying war bonds, working in factories to produce militarized goods, and other signs of support. How did the D-Day invasion contribute to the Allies' victory? - It created another front that Germany must defend against and weaken the lines of the already thinning defenses. How did the Battle of the Bulge contribute to the Allies' victory? - It was the last time that the Germans were able to launch an offensive drive. The Allies won the Battle of the Bulge. They were successful in defeating the German's attempt to punch a hole in the Allied lines. How did the Battle of Leyte Gulf contribute to the Allies' victory? - Was the biggest naval battle in world history. United States vs Japan. Japan lost 3 aircraft carries and U.S only lost 1. It allowed the USA to get that much closer to Japan and was a real morale boost for the American troops. How did the Battle of Okinawa contribute to the Allies' victory? - The Battle of Okinawa gave the allies airfields not far from the Japanese mainland. From them the Allies could bomb the factories, transportation networks, and supply ships of Japan.