End of WW2 Flashcards
How did Adolf Hitler die?
committed suicide
What battle was the turning point of the war?
Battle of Stalingrad
How many germans did Germany lose in the Battle of Stalingrad?
150,000
In what battle did the British break through German lines in Egypt and turn the tide of the war?
Battle of El Alamein
Where did the Battle of El Alamein take place?
North Africa
Who did the Big 3 consist of?
Soviet Union
Britain
America
Who were the leaders of the Big 3?
Stalin
Churchill
FDR
What was the operation overload the landed 1 million troops in Normandy called?
D Day Invasion
What was the last attempt of the Germans to break through allied lines called?
Battle of the Bulge
When and where did FDR pass away?
Warm Springs, Georgia, late April
Where is Mussolini captured?
Milan
Who has Benito Mussolini arrested?
King Victor Emmanuel lll
What is the end of the war called?
V-E Day
Did Germany surrender?
Yes
What was the day the war was over
May 8,1945
