Section Four (Pokedeck) Flashcards
What battle was the turning point in the Soviet Union?
Battle of Stalingrad
Who took the key Libyan port city of Tobruk in June 1942?
General Erwin Rommel
Who were the two generals (one American, who would later become president, and one British) who defeated Rommel & the Afrika Korps and took back Tobruk?
General Dwight D. Eisenhower; General Bernard Montgomery
What Allied conquest in Italy toppled Mussolini from power?
The conquest of Sicily
After forcing the Germans to retreat out of Italy, the victorious Allies entered what Italian city on June 4th, 1944?
Rome
In the United States, factories converted their peacetime operations to ________ ___________ to assist in the total war effort.
Wartime productions
Allied governments created highly effective ____________ campaigns to inspire their people to greater efforts.
Propaganda
With factories creating war supplies, a shortage of __________ ______ hit the US, and the government was forced to ration certain items.
Consumer goods
What group was prejudiced against in America after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
Japanese Americans
What is the word for native-born American citizens of Japanese heritage?
Nisei
Who was the commander in charge of the D-Day Invasion?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Where did the D-Day Invasion take place?
Normandy, France
The war in Europe rapidly drew to a close after what famous battle won by the Allies?
Battle of the Bulge
On May 9th, the Nazi surrender was officially signed in Berlin. What is this day known as in history?
V.E. Day - Victory in Europe Day
What battle eliminated the Japanese navy as a force in the war?
Battle of Leyte Gulf
