Ch. 29 Flashcards
Who does Japan invade?
Menchuria (1931)
How does hurler go against the treaty of Versailles?
He builds up the German military, he invades Austria
Who are the axis powers?
Italy, Germany and Japan
When was the Spanish civil war?
1936-1939
Why does hitler want more territory?
For breathing room for Germany, to show superiority of the German people and economic interest
When was Austria annexed?
March 1938
What is Anschluss?
Union or Austria and Germany
What is blitzkrieg?
Lightning war
What is Luftwaffe?
German Air Force
What was the battle of Dunkirk?
The British escape after being trapped by the English Channel and the nazi
What was operation sea lion?
Nano code name for invasion of Britain
Began in 1940 with the bombing of Britain
When did Germany launch the blitz?
September 1940
Wher do the British defeat the Italians?
In Egypt
Who does Italy invade?
Ethiopia (revenge and colonization)
