Questions for Activity 1 Jeopardy game
- Why did the Allied Forces take part in the Italian Campaign?
- When did the Italian Campaign begin?
- Name at least two of Canada's allies.
- How many Canadians took part in the Italian Campaign? (To the nearest 1,000)
- How long was the Italian Campaign?
- The Italian Campaign began with the invasion of Sicily. This invasion was also known as?
- Give at least one reason why the invasion of Sicily was successful.
- During Christmas, 1943, Canadians took part in a very difficult battle in a small city on the Adriatic coast. Name that city.
- Why was it a difficult battle?
- Define "mouseholing."
- How long did it take to capture the town of Ortona?
- Though the Italian Campaign lasted until the spring of 1945, Canadians did not participate in the final victory; why not?
- How many Canadian casualties resulted from the 20-month Italian Campaign?
- How many Canadian casualties died?
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