After the Italian Surrender in August 1943

question 44

Multiple Choice

After the Italian surrender in August 1943,

• A) the Allies quickly conquered Rome and the rest of Italy.
• B) the Soviets accepted the wisdom of delaying the invasion of France and pursuing the second front in Italy.
• C) the British demanded the restoration of the monarchy in Italy.
• D) the Americans withdrew from Italy to prepare for D-Day.
• E) the German army poured into Italy and stalled the Allied advance.

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