WW2 Flashcards

1
Q

Names 2 causes of the world war

A

World war 2 was largely caused by hitters foreign policy

-he broke the treat of Versailles, but France and Britain failed to stop him because they followed a policy of appeasement

-the Japanese attack pearl harbour which brought America into the world war

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2
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When did the war begin

A

1939

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3
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What tactic did Germany use to invade Poland

A

Blitzkreig tactics

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4
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What was the phony war

A

Britain and France declare war on Germany but a little about it

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5
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Who did Germany infiltrate in 1940

A

Denmark, Norway, Belgium ,Netherlands and france

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6
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What was The nazi final solution

A

To eliminate all Jewish people

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7
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Name two critical battles that took place during the war

A

Stalingrad , Russia January 1943

Al alemian I’m Egypt November 1942

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8
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When was D-day

A

June 6th 1944

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9
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What happened on D-day

A

Allies launched operation overlord invading Normandy France

Red army was first to reach German capital of Berlin

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10
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When did Germany surrender

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May 1945 Adolf committed suicide

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11
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When did the world war end

A

When Japan surrendered on
6th of august 1945 on VJ Day

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