Key Battle during WWll Flashcards
(14 cards)
What location in France was the site of Operation Dynamo?
Dunkirk
Operation Dynamo was the evacuation of Allied soldiers during World War II.
What event occurred at Midway shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack?
Japan prepared for a surprise attack hoping to capture and attack American ships
The Americans had already created traps to ambush the Japanese forces.
What was Germany’s goal during the Battle of Sedan?
To trap the Allied forces advancing east into Belgium
Sedan was captured without resistance, leading to the defeat of French defenses.
What happened during the Fall of Paris?
The French army evacuated Paris and Germany took over France swiftly
This marked a significant moment in the German campaign during World War II.
What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?
Germans were overconfident and surprised by the strength of the Soviet Union army
The Soviet victory at Stalingrad impacted the course of the war, allowing them to focus resources elsewhere.
What were Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the context of World War II?
Cities in Japan that were targets of atomic bombings by the US
Hiroshima was the primary target, with Nagasaki as an alternative; over one thousand civilians were killed.
What was the purpose of the surprise military strike at Pearl Harbor?
To weaken the US army and capture oil
The attack led to the US retaliating with atomic bombs that forced Japan to surrender.
What was D-Day?
Strategic planning to invade German-held France
It was a turning point in World War II as it marked the beginning of the Allies’ victory.
What was the Battle of Britain?
A test of strength between the Luftwaffe and the RAF
The RAF’s victory destroyed Hitler’s plans and gave Britain the strength to continue fighting.
What was the Pacific War?
Japan’s impact on World War 2; Japan invading through all Asian countries
What’s the significance of the Belgium & Netherlands?
These were the first countries that Germany invaded.
What was the Battle of Sedan?
German forces attacking france through maginot line
What was the Battle of Paris (France)?
German invasion of france using the blitzkrieg strategy
What was the Battle of Stanligrad?
Soviet city where german army was forced to surrender after a battle that lasted for months
