The Second World War History Flashcards
What were the causes of the war
Germany invaded Poland
Germany use a new attack method that worked to invade countries and the was called Blitz krieg. Blitzkrieg
What was the Blitzkreig
It was a tactic used by the Germans to invade other countries.
Another name for the blitzkrieg was called lightning war because attack from the skies with bombs and come with tanks and soldiers
What happened in the fall of France?
The French came up with a plan to build a wall (maginot line) starting from the edge of the woods in Belgium and ending on the other side of the border.
As the Germans use blitzkrieg the maginot line failed in its destruction because the Germans went through the forest with they tanks and Air Force; where there was no French military.
What was the home Front?
Is this men were at war, well they were left behind thought that women should be as important as men at this time. Women were put in charge I will running the countr. Women took man jobs whilst juggling the kids as well
What was d day
D day was the first day of the Allied invasion of France. Novation planned to be called operation overload. The success of d day was one of the most important factors in the defeat of Hitler and Nazi Germany