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Where and how does Hitler gain more land after 9/1/1939?
On Septmeber 1st, 1939, Germany invades Poland (blitzkrieg)
Why was Hitler focused on Stalingrad? How do the Soviets win?
Stalingrad was a key industrial center, the Soviets employed a fighting retreat strategy, and the Germans were unprepared about the weather and lost many soldiers.
How is the war in the Pacific fought? What were major turning points?
The Battle of Midway was the major turning point of the war in the Pacific, island hopping, naval warfare, and kamikaze pilots were crucial.
What were the 4 phases of the Holocaust?
The four phases of the Holocaust were planning and propaganda, expansion and Violence, dedication to mass killing, and death marches.
How do the Allies win the war in Europe?
D-Day was crucial to the Allied victory in Europe, strategic strategies were also helpful.
What did the Allies decide at the Yalta Conference?
The four decisions that were made at the Yalta Conference: divided Germany into 4 occupation zones, USSR would join the war against Japan (when possible), Eastern Europe would have free elections, they would support the creation of the United Nations
Why did the Allies want Okinawa and why was this battle significant?
The Allies needed Okinawa as base for attacking and invading Japanese mainland, there were many casualties and it became the bloodiest battle of the Pacific
