Question

World War II pitted the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) against the Allied powers. Which of the following statements is/are true about the Second World War?

• A. In North Africa, the Allies fought the colonies occupied by Japan.
• B. The Allies initially consisted of Britain, France, and the USSR.
• C. The USSR and the United States were the prominent powers that joined the Allies in the subsequent years.
• D. In Europe, the Allies fought Germany and Italy.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C The USSR and the United States were the prominent powers that joined the Allies in the subsequent years.
D In Europe, the Allies fought Germany and Italy.

World War II pitted the Axis powers against the Allied powers. The Allies initially consisted of only Britain and France. The USSR and the United States were the prominent powers that joined the Allies in the subsequent years. In Europe, the Allies fought Germany and Italy. In North Africa, they fought the colonies occupied by Germany. In the Asia Pacific, the Allies fought against Japan.