Question
While Germany had been totally "contained " prior to 1939, when World War II was in full swing, Germany and its friends had to be fought on how many fronts? (theaters of war) Select one: a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 8
Answer
4.1
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Answer
a. 4
Explanation
The question refers to the number of theatres of war in which Germany and its allies had to fight during World War II. A 'theatre of war' is a region or space where combat operations take place. This question needs one to have a knowledge about the geographical spread of World War II, i.e., all the locations where the countries involved had established front-lines or conducted significant military operations.The main fronts of World War II where Germany along with its axis were significantly involved are majorly considered as four, for instance, the Eastern Front (Germany versus Soviet Union), the Western Front (Germany versus US, UK and other allies), the Mediterranean Theatre (Germany, Italy versus US, UK and others), and the Atlantic Ocean. It's important to note that while warfare happened in more regions, not counted as separate 'fronts or theatres' or were not constant throught the war, despite Germany and its allies' participation.For such as the Anglo-Iraqi War in Iraq or the changng ally status of Italy towards the end of war, though fighting occurred, either the 'front was not sustained' or 'Germany and its allies participated only at periods throughout the war', or the extent of fighting was considered relatively less signifcant. A good grasp of historical knowledge in WW2 allows to discern which conflict/battle Fronts or Theatres were significant for Germany and its friends.