Hitler's fatal 1941 flaws Flashcards

1
Q

what did Germans rely on to make “unbreakable” codes?

A

the Enigma

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2
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which country began to decipher the codes?

A

Poland and France

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3
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at the height of Poland and France’s code deciphering project, how many specialists were involved in how many hours of the day and what was the project called?

A

over 100, 24 hours a day, Camp X

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4
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how did a code deciphering breakthrough occur?

A

an enigma was stolen by an Allied crew who boarded a German U-boat

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5
Q

when and how did Hitler end his pact with Russia?

A

Operation Barbarossa, Blitzkrieg; June 22, 1941

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6
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how did Operation Barbarossa start?

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Hitler struck deep into the heart of Russia in a 3 pronged attack- Moscow, Leningrad, Stalingrad

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7
Q

how did the Russians react to Hitler’s 3 pronged attack?

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fell back to Moscow and Stalingrad with a scorched earth policy

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8
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what was the scorched earth policy?

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burning everything

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9
Q

Churchill promised support but ______________

A

was in no position to give it, forcing Stalin to wait out the Germans and fight with great loss of life

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10
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why did the Germans fall back?

A

stubborn fighting by Russians, weather, logistical issues

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11
Q

what happened after Pearl Harbour but what was the issue?

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the United States immediately declared war on Japan but did not want to get involved with war in Europe

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12
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what did the United States think about Japan?

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Japan would be defeated easily

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13
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why did the US not want to get involved with war in Europe?

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they felt it was a European conflict and they should stay in their own sphere of influence

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14
Q

when and why did Hitler declare war on the US?

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December 12, 1941 / his ego and his alliance with Japan

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