Section 4 Flashcards
What battle was the turning point of the Soviet Union?
Stalingrad.
What was Mussolini’s fate? What happened to him?
Arrested, but freed by Hitler. Captured and killed by resistance fighters.
How did war affect the home front in U.S.A.?
Gave many people jobs, and gave the troops supplies like boots, guns, armor-piercing shells, and tanks.
How were Japanese-Americans seen in America?
Enemies. People were scared of them.
Who was the general that led the attack on Normandy?
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
What happened to Hitler?
Committed suicide as Soviet and American troops pounded front door.
What battle turned the table in the Pacific?
Battle of Guadalcanal
What was considered one of the bloodiest fights of WW2?
Battle of Iwo Jima.
What Project created the Atomic Bomb?
Manhattan Project
Which two cities were bombed?
Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
What is one thing that helped the Soviets win in Stalingrad?
the Winter weather. Germans weren’t used to it. Many died of frostbite.
Who led the battle in El Alamein?
Gen. Bernard Montgomery.
What was significant for the Allies in the Battle of the Bulge that made it hard for Hitler?
He had to fight huge armies on both fronts, and was eventually surrounded.
Who was in office as President after Roosevelt died?
President Truman.
What is a V-E day?
Victory in Europe. Germany surrendered. May 8th
