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What was the significance of D-Day in the war in Europe?
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The forces were able to break through German defenses in July and much of France was reconquered by the allies. The Germans had also surrendered Paris in August.
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How did the Allies' careful planning pay off in the D-Day invasion?
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The allies complex plan mislead Hitler about where the invasion would take place. The allies also developed specialized equipment for transporting tanks and troops across water and onto the beach.
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If the D-Day invasion had failed, how might the outcome of the war have been different?
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If D-Day failed the Americans would not be able to access Europe and help the Soviets enabling Germany to conquer Europe.
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What enabled the Americans to go on the offensive in the Pacific.
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The Battle of Iwo Jima gave the Americans a closer base to Japan to invade.
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How did the experiences of Iwo Jima and Okinawa affect the Allied decision to drop the atomic bomb?
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The Japanese willingness to defend made the Americans dread an invasion on Japan this lead to the Atomic bomb.
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How do you think the American development of the atomic bomb would affect the world in years after the war?
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In years after the war nations would have to remain peaceful to prevent another atomic bomb.
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Identify one of the conferences attended by the leaders of the Allied nations.
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Potsdam Conference to discuss issues concerning postwar Europe, the nations had difficulty reaching agreement.
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How do you think coordination of military efforts may have helped the Allies in World War II
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The coordination helped the Allies successfully surround Berlin and to defeat Japan.
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