#38: World War II Flashcards

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When did World War 2 start?

A

Nazis invaded Poland in 1939 - however Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 or China in 1937

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2
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When did Hitler come to power?

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In 1933

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3
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What is the blitzkrieg?

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The tactic that used speed, technology and agility to over through nations - conquering most central European countries in nine months

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4
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What is the blitz?

A

The German air raids on Britain

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5
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When did the Germans invade Russia?

A

1941 - forming the alliance between Britain, America and Russia

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6
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When was Pearl Harbour bombed?

A

1941 - the same year Japan were invading Asian countries

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7
Q

Argentina were vital for what?

A

Provided 40% of meat

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8
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The Russians cut off which Nazi army?

A

The 6th Army - leaving them to slowly freeze and starve to death

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9
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When did the allies declare victory over the Nazis?

A

May 8th, 1945

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10
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When did Japan surrender?

A

Three months after the victory over Germany

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11
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“Homo Homini Lupus”

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Man is a wolf to man

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