Final Exam History Flashcards
Dwight Eisenhower
D Day general, 2 term president
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific Theater
Philippine Islands and the island-hopping strategy
Harry Truman
became president when FDR dies, atomic bombs
Stalingrad
turning point in Europe
was the site of one of the most pivotal and brutal battles of World War II. The Battle of Stalingrad took place from August 23, 1942, to February 2, 1943, between the Axis powers, primarily Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union.
Pearl Harbor
Midway (turning point in Pacific)
island hopping
The Japanese Imperial Navy launched a surprise aerial assault on ___ ____ early in the morning, targeting the U.S. Pacific Fleet stationed there. The attack lasted about two hours.
island hopping
forces targeted specific Japanese-held islands, capturing key positions to gradually advance toward Japan while bypassing heavily fortified areas.”
concentration camps
used primarily by Nazi Germany during World War II, were facilities where millions of people, including Jews, political prisoners, and other marginalized groups, were imprisoned, subjected to forced labor, and often executed.
gulags
operated by the Soviet Union, were forced labor camps where political prisoners, dissenters, and others were detained under harsh conditions
Chester Nimitz
Pacific admiral
prominent fleet admiral in the United States Navy who played a pivotal role in World War II. As the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, he led naval operations during critical battles, including Midway and the island-hopping campaign, contributing significantly to the Allied victory in the Pacific Theater.”
sonar
____ technology played a crucial role during World War II, allowing Allied forces to detect and track enemy submarines.
submarines
used extensively by both Axis and Allied powers, were critical in disrupting supply lines,, underwater
U 505
The capture of the German submarine by the U.S. Navy in 1944 was a significant intelligence victory, as it provided crucial access to enemy codebooks and technology.
Chicago museum
aircraft carriers
mobile airbases that allowed forces to project power far beyond the range of traditional naval guns. These ships carried and launched fighter planes, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft, playing a critical role in key battles like Midway and the Pacific island-hopping campaign.
jet planes
revolutionized aerial combat during World War II and the post-war era by introducing faster speeds and greater altitudes than propeller-driven aircraft. Germany’s Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet fighter, marked a significant technological leap.
v-1
Known as the “buzz bomb,” it was the first operational cruise missile used by Germany during World War II.
Battle of Britain
A major air campaign fought between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe from July to October 1940. It was the first major campaign fought entirely by air forces.
the blitz
A German bombing campaign against Britain from September 1940 to May 1941, targeting cities like London, Birmingham, and Coventry to break British morale.
radar
- Played a critical role in the Battle of Britain by allowing the RAF to detect and track incoming German aircraft, providing early warning and improving defensive coordination.
v-2
The world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile, also developed by Germany, capable of supersonic speeds.
These rockets targeted Allied cities, such as London, causing significant damage.
Midway (turning point in Pacific)
-the Battle of _____, fought in June 1942, became a turning point in the Pacific Theater. U.S. forces dealt a critical blow to the Japanese Navy, sinking four of its aircraft carriers and shifting the momentum of the war in favor of the Allies
D day
led the Allied forces during the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944—a crucial turning point in the war
Operation Overlord
general Dwight Eisenhower
Pacific Theatre
refers to the area of World War II that was fought primarily in the Pacific Ocean and its islands, along with parts of East and Southeast Asia.
Yalta conference
a meeting held from February 4 to 11, 1945, during World War II, between three major Allied leaders:
Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States
Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Joseph Stalin, Premier of the Soviet Union
UN, post-war, splitting of Germany, organizing Europe
allies
United States, Soviet Union, UK, China , France
Axis powers
Germany, Italy, Japan
Marshall Zhukov
Russian general
appointed Marshal of the Soviet Union, the highest military rank in the USSR
Great Patriotic War
WW2 in Russia
describe the Eastern Front of World War II
specifically the conflict between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany from June 22, 1941, to May 9, 1945.
Poland
Sept 1, 1939
Start of ww2
The invasion was carried out by Nazi Germany and, shortly thereafter, by the Soviet Union. This event triggered the beginning of the global conflict.
