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What criticism has Clark faced for his actions during the Italian Campaign on World War II?
Allowing the German 10th Army to escape.
Failure to capture crucial territories.
Poor leadership leading to high casualty rates.
Unnecessary risk-taking.
Answer
Mark Clark has faced criticism for his actions during the Italian Campaign on World War II, including allowing the German 10th Army to escape. Clark was in command of the Fifth Army, which was responsible for liberating Rome. However, the German 10th Army was able to escape to the north, which allowed the Germans to continue fighting in Italy.
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