Q 4. During WWII, in the North African, Italian and Northern European Theaters, one of the most important moments was, of course, D-Day (6 June 1944). Originally, British Field Marshall Sir Bernard Law Montgomery proposed that the landings in Normandy would be comprised of three beaches struck by four divisions. It was later modified to use 5 beaches with the additional use of three Airborne divisions (two American and one British). Why were the landings at Utah Beach so critical to the overall success of Operation Overlord (D-Day)? Who was BG Teddy Roosevelt, Jr and what did he accomplish at Utah Beach? What was significant about Cherbourg, St. Lo, Ste. Mere Eglise, Carentan and Caen? What was significant about the Hedgerow country and how did the allies solve the problem it presented? 5. One of the key events of the Korean Conflict (notice what I called it) was the landings at Inchon. What is meant by “South to the Naktong...North to the Yalu”? Why were the Inchon landings such a terrible risk for the UN allies? What does this have to do with tides? Why was General MacArthur relieved of command? Did President Truman make a mistake doing this? Why did China get involved? What is significant about the little town of Panmunjom? What is a “MASH”? 6. During the Vietnam Conflict (notice what I called it), a major event took place in 1968. It was called the Tet Offensive. What happened? How did this impact the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson? How did this impact the Vietcong? What did North Vietnam do in reaction to this event? What was the impact on the conflict of Operations Linebacker I and II? What happened at Khe Sanh (Marines)? 7. Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm were executed in reflection of Iraqi Leader Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi Army’s invasion of Kuwait. Why did Hussein consider Kuwait to be another province of Iraq? What was so significant about Kuwait’s oil to the rest of the world...or was it? What was the purpose of Operation Desert Shield? What was the purpose of the United States Marine Corps during the 100 hours of Desert Storm? How were they used and why (be careful here)? What is the significance of the “Highway of Death?” Why did President Bush stop the entire operation after only 100 hours? What happen to Saddam Hussein after Desert Storm?