In What Way Was Operation Overlord a Turning Point in the War

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Multiple Choice

In what way was Operation Overlord a turning point in the war?

• A) It opened a western front in the war around the same time the Soviets advanced on Germany from the east.
• B) It led to the defeat of Britain and, as a result, delayed the ability of the United States to stage troops near Europe.
• C) It led to the defeat of Axis forces in North Africa and, due to the certainty of the Allies, was one of the least complex invasions.
• D) It led to the fall of Mussolini's regime in Italy, opening a door for Allied forces to Germany from the south.
• E) It brought China into the war against Japan, making it impossible for Japan to continue to dominate the Pacific.

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