Multiple choice general knowledge history

Italians at the start of the 2nd world war in 1940 invaded Albania in Greece to found the "New Roman" empire, why was this a mistake?

  1. Greek Scientists were so angry they helped allies discover the power of the Atom bomb

  2. Italian troops were taken from the Mediterranean leaving the beaches of Normandy open to invasion

  3. German troops used to support the Italians were taken away from other critical places

  4. Albania was never invaded
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Explanation

When Italy's invasion of Greece failed in 1940, Germany had to divert troops from other critical fronts to rescue their Italian ally. This diversion delayed Operation Barbarossa (the invasion of USSR) and weakened German defenses elsewhere. The resources spent supporting Italy could have been used more effectively on the Eastern Front or in preparing for Allied invasions.

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