Question

why was the battle of el alamein a turning point in the war? check all that apply.
□ allied forces were now able to push the axis forces out of north africa.
□ axis forces were now able to block trade going through the suez canal.
□ axis forces were now able to take control of north africa.
□ allied forces were now in position to invade italy.
□ allied forces had successfully stopped the afrika korps.

Explanation:

• For "Allied forces were now able to push the Axis forces out of North Africa": After the Battle of El Alamein, the Allied forces (led by Montgomery) gained the upper hand and eventually pushed the Axis (German - Italian) forces out of North Africa. This is correct.
• For "Axis forces were now able to block trade going through the Suez Canal": The Axis forces were on the defensive after El Alamein and did not gain the ability to block the Suez Canal. In fact, the Allies wanted to protect the Suez Canal, so this is incorrect.
• For "Axis forces were now able to take control of North Africa": The Battle of El Alamein was a defeat for the Axis in North Africa. They were losing control, not gaining it, so this is incorrect.
• For "Allied forces were now in position to invade Italy": After securing North Africa, the Allied forces had a base from which they could launch an invasion of Italy (through Sicily, for example). This is correct.
• For "Allied forces had successfully stopped the Afrika Korps": The Battle of El Alamein stopped the advance of the Afrika Korps (part of the Axis forces in North Africa) and turned the tide of the North African campaign. This is correct.

Answer:

• Allied forces were now able to push the Axis forces out of North Africa.
• Allied forces were now in position to invade Italy.
• Allied forces had successfully stopped the Afrika Korps.