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What was the key German weapon in the battle for the Atlantic?
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The key weapon in the battle for the Atlantic were German U-Boats, or submarines, which sunk hundreds of merchant supply ships.
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What helped lead to the increasing Allied success in the battle for control of the Atlantic?
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Convoys or groups of many ships that offered safety in numbers. This aid led to shooting between American and German vessels.
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What was the significance of the Battle of EL Alamein?
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The significance of the Battle of EL Alamein was the Axis power in North Africa was severely weakened by the British.
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What were the main events leading up to the Allied invasion of Italy?
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Allied soldiers moving north from Africa and landing on Sicily. Italian resistance was weakening, and by the end of the month the Italian government had forced dictator Benito Mussolini from power. After capturing the island the Allies made plans to invade the mainland of Italy.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?
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After the battle with the Germans retreating to the West after the defeat and Allied victories in North Africa and Italy, this marked a turning point in the war.
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How did the stubbornness of Hitler and Stalin affect the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?
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Because of Stalin's stubbornnes 1 million soviet soldiers died defending Stalingrad. Because of Hitler's stubbornness the Germans lost because of food, ammunition, and medicine shortages.
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What was the first major battle in World War II that stopped the Japanese advance?
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The Battle of Midway
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Why was the outcome of the Battle of Midway so important to the Allies?
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The Japanese navy suffered a terrible blow and the Japanese lost four carriers.
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