WW2 Vocab Flashcards
(8 cards)
Lebensraum
A German term meaning ‘living space,’ used by the Nazis to justify territorial expansion into German speaking lands, claiming the need for more land for the German people.
rearmament?
The process of rebuilding or strengthening a nation’s military forces, often in preparation for war.
appeasement?
A policy of making concessions to aggressive powers in order to avoid conflict, famously associated with attempts to placate Nazi Germany before World War II.
Blitzkrieg
A German military strategy meaning ‘lightning war,’ involving rapid and highly mobile attacks designed to overwhelm the enemy quickly.
dehumanization?
The process of depriving a group of people of human qualities, making them seem less than human to justify mistreatment or violence.
anti-Semitism?
Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility toward Jewish people, often based on stereotypes or unfounded accusations.
Stalinism?
The political system and policies associated with Joseph Stalin, characterized by centralized control, purges of dissent, and a focus on rapid industrialization and collectivization.
island hopping?
A military strategy used by the Allies during World War II, involving the capture of specific enemy-held islands to gain a strategic advantage while bypassing others.
