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“Our losses have reached an intolerable level.” a German solider said during WWII. WWII was no small war. With over a million deaths and wounded just in the US, WWII has left its dirty mark on history. Japan had just attacked Pearl Harbor and the US was pulled into the war. The war was fought in two major places; Europe and the Pacific area. These two areas were as different as day and night in terms of weather, enemy, battle, etc. The United States had to face very different challenges during these times. However before the United States even got to Europe/the Pacific, it went to Africa. The United States was very eager to get to Europe and Stalin agreed. However, Winston Churchill believed that the Allies weren’t ready to face that big of a battle. Churchill was able to convince Americans to drive out the Germans from North Africa to gain control of Mediterranean Sea. He was absolutely right. By doing this, Americans would actually be opening Italy so they can invade Europe. This would be easier on the Allies. Britain was already battling the Axis for control of …show more content…

Mountain ranges have some benefit since they act as a natural border, and may also be the origin of a water source of. However, attacking on mountain terrain requires more attacking soldiers than defending ones. Mountains are also very dangerous. Lightning, strong gusts of wind, falling rocks, extreme cold, and ravines are all things that hindered the soldiers. Movement, reinforcements, and medical evacuation up and down steep slopes and areas involved an enormous exertion of energy. Much of the battle was affected by the weather. Great snowstorms were a big problem. The Germans attacked in white uniforms to blend in with the snow. The Germans also had to hold off their offense when the dense fog and snow arrived. Again, they surrendered again because they could not go

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