Britian At War 1939-1945 Flashcards
What date did Germany invade Poland?
3rd September 1939
What date did France surrender?
22nd June 1940
What skill did the German troops follow?
German plane bombed the area,
tanks took over the area,
troops occupied the area under the cover of artillery fire,
troops moved into the next area
Why did the USA enter the war against Germany and Japan?
Because Japan bombed the US naval base at Pearl Harbour,Hawaii
What date was the US naval base bombed?
7th December 1941
What date was Dieppe raided?
August 1942
How many troops were killed in Dieppe?
Around 3,000
What location was chosen for the d-day landings?
Normandy coast
What was Pluto?
A pipeline system that could carry around a million gallons of fuel across the channel each day
What date was the invasion set for?
5th/6th June 1944
Where were the losses of D-Day heaviest?
Omaha beach
Why was D-Day a success?
Deception,Pluto,Rapid ferrying of troops and supplies,Disruption of German communications,The USA had many troops which enabled them to keep up with the losses.
What does blitzkreig mean?
Lightening war
