Causes and Start of World War Two Flashcards
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How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany?
Big economic fall and limitations of the size of their military
How did Hitler break the Treaty of Versailles?
- rebuilt the military
- reoccupying Rhineland
- annexing Austria
- invading Czechoslovakia
Why did the UK and France declare war?
Hitler had invaded Poland
How did the UK and France attempt to avoid war?
By offering appeasements, however Hitler did not cooperate
What was the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
Non-aggression agreement between Nazi Germany and the USSR
Why did the US join WW2?
Because of the attack on Pearl Harbour
What was the Maginot Line?
French border defences, 20 - 25 metres wide
Where was the Maginot line weaker?
Against Luxembourg and Belgium
How did the Germans invade France?
They went through Belgium
How long did France last before surrendering to the Germans?
Six weeks
How were soldiers evacuated at Dunkirk?
Through civilian and military boats
What was the proper name of the Dunkirk evacuation?
Operation Dynamo
