DEFINITIONS Flashcards
What is the British Commonwealth Air Training?
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) was a massive World War II program that trained aircrew from across the Commonwealth—mainly in Canada—for service in the Allied air forces. It played a key role in preparing pilots, navigators, and other air personnel for combat.
What’s the Program (BCATP)?
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) was a World War II program that trained aircrew from Commonwealth countries, mainly in Canada, to support the Allied war effort.
What is appeasement?
Appeasement is a diplomatic policy of making concessions to an aggressive power to avoid conflict, famously used by Britain and France toward Nazi Germany before World War II.
Isolationism is?
Isolationism in World War II refers to the U.S. policy of avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts and alliances, especially in Europe and Asia, before entering the war in 1941.
Crown corporation is?
A Crown corporation is a government-owned company in Canada that operates at arm’s length from the government to provide public services or commercial goods.
Axis is?
The Axis in World War II was the alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan, who fought against the Allies.
allies are?
The Allies in World War II were the countries, including the U.S., the U.K., the Soviet Union, and others, that fought against the Axis powers.
Blitzkrieg?
Blitzkrieg was a fast and intense military tactic used by Germany in World War II, combining air strikes, tanks, and infantry to quickly overwhelm the enemy.
Kristallnacht?
Kristallnacht, also known as the “Night of Broken Glass,” was a violent attack on Jews in Nazi Germany on November 9–10, 1938, where synagogues, homes, and businesses were destroyed, and thousands of Jews were arrested or killed.
the blitz?
The Blitz refers to the intense bombing campaign carried out by Nazi Germany against the United Kingdom, particularly London, from September 1940 to May 1941 during World War II. The goal was to break British morale and disrupt the war effort.
Dunkirk?
Dunkirk refers to the evacuation of over 330,000 Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, between May 26 and June 4, 1940, after they were surrounded by German forces. It was a critical event in World War II, often seen as a miraculous rescue.
Hong Kong WW2
During World War II, Hong Kong was a British colony that was captured by Japan on December 25, 1941, after a brief but intense battle. The Japanese occupation lasted until 1945, significantly impacting the local population.
Wehrmacht is?
The Wehrmacht was the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany, consisting of the Army (Heer), Navy (Kriegsmarine), and Air Force (Luftwaffe), from 1935 until the end of World War II in 1945.
Luftwaffe is?
The Luftwaffe was the aerial warfare branch of Nazi Germany’s military, responsible for conducting air operations during World War II, including bombing raids and air combat.
Pearl Harbor was?
Pearl Harbor was a surprise military attack by Japan on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The attack led to the United States’ entry into World War II.
Operation Barbarossa is?
Operation Barbarossa was the German invasion of the Soviet Union, launched on June 22, 1941, during World War II. It was the largest military operation in history, aiming to conquer Soviet territory but ultimately leading to a prolonged and devastating conflict.
War in the Pacific?
The War in the Pacific was the theater of World War II fought between the Allies, primarily the United States, and Japan. It lasted from 1941 to 1945, involving major battles across the Pacific Ocean, leading to Japan’s eventual defeat.
Nagasaki?
Nagasaki is a Japanese city that was devastated by an atomic bomb dropped by the United States on August 9, 1945, during World War II. The bombing, along with the earlier attack on Hiroshima, contributed to Japan’s surrender and the end of the war.
Hiroshima?
Hiroshima is a Japanese city that was the target of the first atomic bomb dropped by the United States on August 6, 1945, during World War II. The bombing caused massive destruction and loss of life, playing a key role in Japan’s surrender.
Enola Gay is?
The Enola Gay was the U.S. B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945, during World War II. The plane was piloted by Colonel Paul Tibbets.
Dieppe is?
Dieppe refers to the Dieppe Raid, an Allied assault on the French coastal town of Dieppe on August 19, 1942, during World War II. It was a failed operation, with heavy casualties but it provided valuable lessons for future amphibious invasions.
The battle of the Atlantic?
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign of World War II, fought from 1939 to 1945. It involved the Allies’ efforts to protect transatlantic shipping routes from German U-boats and naval forces, ensuring vital supplies reached Europe.
U-boats?
U-boats are German submarines, particularly used during both World Wars. In World War II, they were deployed to attack Allied shipping, disrupting supply lines across the Atlantic and other oceans. The term “U-boat” comes from the German word “Unterseeboot,” meaning “undersea boat.”
Wolf packs?
Wolfpacks were groups of German U-boats that operated together during World War II to hunt and attack Allied shipping convoys. The tactic aimed to overwhelm convoy defenses and sink as many ships as possible.
