WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Information gleaned via British Ultra code-breaking intelligence proved critical to Allied success in North Africa. Victory for the Allies in this campaign immediately led to the Italian Campaign, which culminated in the downfall of the fascist government in Italy and the elimination of Germany’s main European ally.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Italian Campaign lasted from 1943 to 1945. It is estimated that between September 1943 and April 1945, 60, 000–70, 000 Allied and over 100, 000 German soldiers died. The invasion of Sicily in July 1943 led to the collapse of the Fascist Italian regime and the fall of Mussolini who was incarcerated on July 25th, 1943.

Detailed explanation-3: -The campaign provided the allies with major strategic and economic advantages, boosted British morale and proved Anglo-American cooperation to be successful. Additionally, conflict in North Africa also diverted substantial German and Italian resources that were needed elsewhere, thus weakening the Axis position.

Detailed explanation-4: -Between 1940 and 1943 British and Commonwealth troops, together with contingents from occupied European countries and the United States, fought an ultimately successful campaign to clear North Africa of German and Italian forces.

Detailed explanation-5: -The successful Operation Torch saw the American armies gain their first major victory in World War II. Paratroopers and Rangers from the U.S. Army were also successfully used for the first time at the landings around the city of Oran.

Detailed explanation-6: -Mussolini wanted to occupy the French and British colonies in Africa and seize control of the Suez Canal from the British.