Second World War Flashcards
What event marked the end of World War I and inflicted harsh terms upon Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty included £6.6 billion in reparations and limited the German army to 100,000 men.
What was Operation Dynamo?
The evacuation of nearly 300,000 British soldiers from Dunkirk using navy ships and civilian boats in May 1940
This event was crucial for the British war effort.
What surprise attack led to the USA’s entry into World War II?
Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941
This attack was used as justification for the later use of atomic bombs on Japan.
What major global event occurred in 1929 that affected economies worldwide?
Wall Street crash
This crash led to a global Depression.
What was the significance of the Battle of Britain?
It was a critical air battle where the RAF defended against the German Luftwaffe from June to September 1941
The British victory prevented a German invasion.
When did Hitler invade the Soviet Union, leading to the Battle of Stalingrad?
June 1941
This invasion marked a significant turning point in the war.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?
The Soviet Union captured nearly 100,000 German soldiers and defeated Germany by March 1943
This defeat had a profound impact on German morale.
What event marked the use of nuclear weapons in conflict?
The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945
This led to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.
What was a common experience shared by soldiers across different theatres of war?
Fear, rationing, and danger
Soldiers’ experiences varied due to fighting techniques, weather, and terrain.
What role did women play in the British war effort during World War II?
Women were drafted into the war effort to fill labor gaps
Examples include the Women’s Land Army.
What was the Blitz?
A period during which over 13,000 tons of explosives were dropped on London
This occurred over a three-month period and involved civilian roles in defense.
What were prisoners of war (POWs) supposed to be protected by?
The Geneva Convention
This international agreement governs the treatment of captured military personnel.
What was the impact of German bombing on the German Homefront?
Large-scale bombings, rationing, propaganda, and air raids
Notable events include the Bombing of Dresden in 1944.
Fill in the blank: The German air force is known as the _______.
Luftwaffe
Fill in the blank: The British air force is known as the _______.
RAF
What does ‘rationing’ refer to during wartime?
Each person to have only a fixed amount of a certain good or food
This was implemented to manage limited resources during the war.
True or False: The USA dropped atomic bombs on Japan after the Soviet Union invaded Japanese-held territories.
True
What was the significance of VE Day?
Victory in Europe Day on May 8, 1945
This marked the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender.
What event marked the end of World War I and inflicted harsh terms upon Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty included £6.6 billion in reparations and limited the German army to 100,000 men.
What was Operation Dynamo?
The evacuation of nearly 300,000 British soldiers from Dunkirk using navy ships and civilian boats in May 1940
This event was crucial for the British war effort.
What surprise attack led to the USA’s entry into World War II?
Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941
This attack was used as justification for the later use of atomic bombs on Japan.
What major global event occurred in 1929 that affected economies worldwide?
Wall Street crash
This crash led to a global Depression.
What was the significance of the Battle of Britain?
It was a critical air battle where the RAF defended against the German Luftwaffe from June to September 1941
The British victory prevented a German invasion.
When did Hitler invade the Soviet Union, leading to the Battle of Stalingrad?
June 1941
This invasion marked a significant turning point in the war.
