#38: World War II Flashcards
When did World War 2 start?
Nazis invaded Poland in 1939 - however Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 or China in 1937
When did Hitler come to power?
In 1933
What is the blitzkrieg?
The tactic that used speed, technology and agility to over through nations - conquering most central European countries in nine months
What is the blitz?
The German air raids on Britain
When did the Germans invade Russia?
1941 - forming the alliance between Britain, America and Russia
When was Pearl Harbour bombed?
1941 - the same year Japan were invading Asian countries
Argentina were vital for what?
Provided 40% of meat
The Russians cut off which Nazi army?
The 6th Army - leaving them to slowly freeze and starve to death
When did the allies declare victory over the Nazis?
May 8th, 1945
When did Japan surrender?
Three months after the victory over Germany
“Homo Homini Lupus”
Man is a wolf to man