Key Events of WW2 Flashcards
1st September 1939
Germany invades Poland
Name 3 Key Events in 1940
Churchill becomes PM, Rationing in UK starts,Germany take over France Netherlands and Belgium
Operation Barbarossa
The German Invasion of Russia in 1941
In what year did the US enter WW2?
1941
The Blitz
A German bombing campaign against the UK in 1940 and 1941
July 1940-October 1940
Battle of Britain
How many people were killed in the Battle of Britain?
Just over 40,000
How did the Battle of Britain mark a turning point in WW2?
Boosted Britain’s morale and was a key first victory
August 1942-February 1943
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Stalingrad
A battle in which Russia kept control of Stalingrad
How did the Battle of Stalingrad mark a turning point in WW2?
Turned tide of war in favour of allies and lead to success on the Western front
February 1942
Singapore fall to the Japanese
How many people were killed in the Battle of Stalingrad?
200,000 Russian casualties
23rd October 1942- 11th November 1942
Second Battle of El Alamein
The Battle of El Alamein allowed the allies to gain almost complete control of…
North Africa
How did the Battle of El Alamein mark a turning point in WW2?
Allowed allies to push back Germany and get across into Italy
3rd June 1942- 6th June 1942
Battle of Midway
Battle of Midway
Japan made a play on Midway Islands, a key naval hub for the US
Why did the US win the Battle of Midway?
Their advantage in land based groups and determination
How did the Battle of Midway mark a turning point in WW2?
Lead to Japan suffering heavy losses
Date invasion of Italy was launched by the Allies
July 10th 1943
What does Italy do in 1943?
Surrender
6th June 1944
D-Day
D-Day
Allies invade Normandy to open a second fighting frontt from France
