F3 Flashcards
(7 cards)
Which General led American forces in the Pacific?
Douglas
General Douglas MacArthur was a key military leader in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Why did the United States adapt a Europe First strategy even though Japan attacked us at Pearl Harbor?
The US thought Germany was the biggest threat
This strategy prioritized defeating Nazi Germany before addressing the conflict with Japan.
What are internment camps?
Camps that held people against their will due to discrimination
These camps were used to detain Japanese Americans during World War II.
Which group in the US was forced to move into internment camps?
American-Japanese
This refers to Japanese Americans who were forcibly relocated during the war.
Why did the Allies decide to open up another front by invading at Normandy, France?
Thin the Germans
The invasion aimed to relieve pressure on Soviet forces and create a new front against Germany.
What was this mission called (Official Name and Nickname)?
Operation Overlord
This was the official name for the Normandy invasion, commonly referred to as D-Day.
Date of the Normandy invasion?
June 6, 1944
This date marks the beginning of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France.