World War 2 Flashcards
(33 cards)
When did WWII begin and how? Sept 1
1939: Germany invaded Poland using blitzkrieg tactics.
What was the response to Germany invading Poland? Britain and France declared war on Germany on Sept 3
1939; Canada followed on Sept 10.
Which countries did Germany occupy in 1940? Denmark
Norway
What was the Tripartite Pact? 1940 alliance between Nazi Germany
Italy
What was the Battle of Britain? July–Oct 1940: The German Luftwaffe attacked Britain
but the Royal Air Force defended successfully.
What was the Battle of the Atlantic? 1939–1945: Longest continuous campaign; naval conflict between Allies and Axis powers in the Atlantic.
What was Japan doing in the Pacific during 1940–1945? Expanding its empire through military invasions across Pacific territories.
What was the Lend-Lease Act? March 1941: The U.S. provided billions in aid to Britain
China
What was Operation Barbarossa? June 1941: Germany’s massive invasion of the Soviet Union
breaking the Nazi-Soviet Pact.
What was the Mutual Assistance Agreement? July 1941: Britain promised support to the Soviet Union against Germany.
What happened at Pearl Harbour? Dec 7
1941: Japan bombed the U.S. naval base
What was the U.S. response to Pearl Harbour? The U.S. and Britain declared war on Japan
starting the Pacific theatre.
What was Canada’s first combat in WWII? Dec 1941: Battle of Hong Kong; 290 Canadians killed
267 captured as POWs.
What happened at the Dieppe Raid? Aug 1942: Canadian-led seaborne raid in France failed; 907 killed
1946 taken prisoner.
What was the Battle of Midway? June 1942: U.S. defeated Japan in a major naval battle
turning the tide in the Pacific.
What was the Battle of Stalingrad? Feb 1943: Soviet Union defeated Germany
marking a turning point in the European war.
What was the Battle of El Alamein? Oct–Nov 1942: Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa
leading to the invasion of Italy.
What was the Allied Invasion of Italy? Sept 1943: Allies began an assault on Italy
removing Mussolini from power.
What was the Battle of Ortona? Dec 1943: Canadian troops fought in Italy; 1372 Canadians died.
What happened on D-Day? June 6
1944: Allied forces landed in Normandy; Canada stormed Juno Beach.
How many Canadians were killed on D-Day? 340 killed
574 wounded
What was the Battle of the Philippines? Oct 1944: U.S. defeated Japanese forces in the Philippines.
How did Canada help liberate the Netherlands? Sept 1944–Apr 1945: Canadians fought German forces and brought relief to Dutch citizens; 7600 Canadians died.
What was the Battle of the Bulge? Dec 1944: Germany’s last major offensive failed due to lack of fuel and resistance.
