Question

in 1941, hitler sent in the german tank force, the afrika korps, in response to what?
italy’s heavy losses to the us in north africa
germany’s heavy losses to the british in north africa
britain’s heavy losses to the italians in north africa
italy’s heavy losses to the british in north africa

Explanation:

In 1941, Italy (an Axis ally of Germany) was facing heavy defeats against the British in North Africa. To support Italy and secure Axis interests in North Africa, Hitler sent the Afrika Korps. The first option is wrong as the US was not a major combatant in North Africa against Italy in 1941 yet. The second option is wrong as Germany had not suffered heavy losses to the British in North Africa at that point (it was Italy). The third option is wrong as Britain was defeating Italy, not the other way around.

Answer:

D. Italy’s heavy losses to the British in North Africa