HIstory Flashcards
What were the blitzkrieg tactics
(Lighting war) involved launching sudden, intense attacks on enemies using fighter aircraft and tanks followed by the advance of ground troops
The blitz
Describes a period when major cities across the UK were target of sustained bombing campaigns by the German Air Force
Define antisemitism
Prejudice, hatred or hostility against Jews
appeasement policy
Policy adopted by Britain and France towards Germany from mid 1930s until 1939. Was designed to avoid second war by granting certain allowances to Hitler and the Nazis
The Great Depression
A period of severe economic downturn between 1929 and 1934 that affected most countries around the world
When did France surrender
22nd of June 1940
Causes of WW2
ToV, LoN, Appeasement policy, Rise of Hitler and the nazis
Why did the ToV make germans angry
Terms created a weak and unstable economy in Germany with mass unemployment and severe rates of inflation. Over time this lead to a sense of resentment and bitterness among the Germans. Many felt they had been unfairly treated
Dunkirk
May - June 2940. More than 300 000 allied troops were cut off by Germany forces and evacuated from French port of Dunkirk
Date of the ToV
28th of June 1919
ToV major powers
Britain, France, USA and Italy
Australias involvement in the war
Siege of Tobruk, Kokoda, Homefront (woman working)
When was the fall of Singapore
February 15th, 1942
What happened in the fall of Singapore
Britain surrendered resulting in aussies and British being captured, Japan attacked Aus, Australia realized they need new allies as they cant rely of Britain they turn to USA
Who declared war on japan
Australia, USA, Netherlands
When was Pearl Harbor
7th of December, 1941
What was Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese bombed USA’s biggest naval base, causing America to get involved in the war
What were 2 threats made by japan on Aus
Darwin bombings, submarines in Sydney Harbour
Leaders of ww2
Harry Truman (USA), Charles Gualle (France), Winston Churchill (Britian), John Curtis and Robert Mazies (Aus)
What was the night of the broken class
A series of attacks on Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues.
When was Kokoda
July 1942
What was the Kokoda campaign
When Australia went to war with Japan to protect Port Moresby
what were some characteristics of the nazi party
It’s ideology was built on German Nationalism, Anti-communism, Antisemitism, the stab in the back myth and the idea that ethic Germans were racially superior
What is the stab in the back myth
The belief that Germany was not defeated in WW1, but was betrayed by socialists and Jews on the homefront
What are the Terms of the ToV
BRAT Blame Reparations (pay damages) Army restrictions (100,00 men, no Air Force, no conscription, limited production of weapons and ammo Territory (lost 12%)
Why was the LoN Unsuccessful
Minor success in early stages but America’s absence ultimately led to the failure to prevent ww2
When was operation Barbarossa
22nd June 1941
Why did Japan surrender
As the USA dropped two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 6th-9th of august 1945
When was the end of the air in Europe
8th may 1945
What is operation Barbarossa
When German forces attempted to invade Russia for living space and resources. Germans were within striking distance of the capital but were unprepared for the severity of the winter and were met by stubborn resistance
