The Specifics - WW2 Flashcards
When did WW2 start
1 september 1939
When did WW2 end
2 september 1945
Who were the Allies
Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union
Who were the Axis powers
Germany, Italy and Japan
How many countries were involved with WW2
More than 50
What were the main 2 theatres
The European Theatre and the Pacific Theatre
When did the US join WW2
11 December 1941
Why did the US join WW2
Because the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour
When did the soviets join WW2
17 September 1939
Why did the soviets join WW2
When they invaded eastern Poland with Nazi Germany. However the joined the Allies in 22 June 1941 when the Nazis attacked the USSR
What tactics did Hitler initially use to maintain power
The Blitzkrieg (lightning war) which was a method of offensive warfare
What was the turning point of the war for the allies
In 1942 when the Axis was pushed back in North Africa abd got bogged down by the Soviet Union
What were the total estimated deaths from WW2
40,000,000 - 50,000,000
How many New Zealanders were involved in the war
105,000 people
Where did New Zealanders mainly see action
The North African campaign from 1949-1943
