The War Ends Flashcards
What event marks the end of World War II in Europe?
VE Day (victory in Europe)
V-E Day stands for Victory in Europe Day, celebrated on May 8, 1945.
What was the significance of D-Day?
major Allied invasion - German-occupied France June 6, 1944.
What was the Battle of the Bulge?
- major German offensive campaign
- launched through Ardennes region December 1944.
What city became the final battleground in Europe during World War II?
Berlin
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
Hitler
What event marks the end of World War II in the Pacific?
V-J Day (victory over Japan)
V-J Day stands for Victory over Japan Day, celebrated on August 15, 1945.
What major event happened shortly before V-J Day?
bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What was the Manhattan Project?
secret project to develop atomic bombs
What was the purpose of the Battle of Iwo Jima?
capture the island as point for launching attacks on Japan
What was the impact of firebombing Japan?
widespread destruction and civilian casualties in Japanese cities
What controversial weapon was used in the firebombing of Japan?
Napalm
What was the purpose of the Battle of Okinawa?
secure staging area for planned invasion of Japan
Fill in the blank: The terms for surrender were not negotiated because _______.
Allies wanted surrender
What significant event occurred with the deaths of FDR and Truman?
Truman assumed presidency after FDR’s death - April 1945.
