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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #41024 Short The Normandy Landings
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You will see a video about the historical event of the Normandy Landings during World War II. Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

June 6th, 1944, and the Greatest Armada in military history is assembled in England for an assault on Hitler's Fortress Europe, all under the Supreme command of General Dwight D Eisenhower. Whereas British General Montgomery at his side, British and US planes bombed the French coast around the clock, dropping 9000 tons of explosives. During a few hours. Before the police have complete control of the air and cover the surface forces as the live troops piled on the landing page, 500 warships laid out on withering barrage. And it's the beginning of the end for shipments. Dreams of world conflicts. Casualties were heavy in those early hours, but the allies were on their way to Berlin.

What was the primary objective of the armada assembled in England on June 6th, 1944?

* Listen to the recording and select the correct answer

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Option 2: "To assault Hitler Fortress Europe and start its liberation"

Explanation: This option is correct as it aligns directly with the text, which describes the armada's purpose as an assault on Hitler's Fortress Europe. The phrase 'assault' and 'liberation' reflect the intent to attack and free the region, which is the primary objective stated in the text.

Option 1: "To begin the retreat from Hitler Fortress Europe"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text clearly states that the armada was assembled for an assault on Hitler's Fortress Europe, not a retreat. The use of the word 'retreat' contradicts the main idea of launching an offensive operation.

Option 3: "To establish air superiority over the French coast"

Explanation: While the text mentions bombing the French coast, the primary objective of the armada was not to establish air superiority but to launch an assault. This option misrepresents the main goal by focusing solely on air operations rather than the overall military objective.

Option 4: "To evacuate Allied troops from the European mainland"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention any evacuation of troops. Instead, it describes an offensive operation aimed at assaulting and liberating Europe, which is the opposite of evacuation.

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