WW2 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What year did World War 2 begin?
1939
Which event is commonly considered the start of World War 2?
The invasion of Poland by Germany
True or False: The United States entered World War 2 after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
True
Who were the main Axis powers in World War 2?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
What was the name of the military strategy used by Germany to quickly conquer territory?
Blitzkrieg
Fill in the blank: The _________ Conference was a meeting of Allied leaders to discuss post-war plans.
Yalta
Who was the British Prime Minister at the start of World War 2?
Neville Chamberlain
What was the name of the battle that marked the turning point in the Pacific Theater?
The Battle of Midway
Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Allies? A) Soviet Union B) Germany C) United Kingdom D) United States
B) Germany
What was the Holocaust?
The systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by Nazi Germany.
True or False: The D-Day invasion took place on June 6, 1944.
True
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2?
Joseph Stalin
What was the name of the agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union before the war?
The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Fill in the blank: The _________ Project was the U.S. initiative to develop atomic bombs.
Manhattan
What major battle marked the end of Nazi Germany’s advance in the East?
The Battle of Stalingrad
Multiple Choice: Which event led to the surrender of Japan? A) Battle of Iwo Jima B) Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki C) D-Day D) Battle of the Bulge
B) Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What was the main purpose of the United Nations, founded after World War 2?
To promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
Who was the U.S. President at the end of World War 2?
Harry S. Truman
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles ended World War 2.
False
What was the significance of the Nuremberg Trials?
To hold Nazi war criminals accountable for their actions.
Fill in the blank: The _________ Pact was a mutual defense treaty between Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Tripartite
What was the largest land battle in history, fought between Germany and the Soviet Union?
The Battle of Stalingrad
Multiple Choice: What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy? A) Operation Market Garden B) Operation Overlord C) Operation Barbarossa D) Operation Torch
B) Operation Overlord
Who was the commander of Allied forces in Europe?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
