Unit 4 Germany at War Flashcards
Who was made minister of armaments and war production in 1942?
Speed was made minister-he remained vigilant on the production of weapons and war supplies.
47% of goods were for military use in 1941.
What was an early for persecution of German citizens?
Rationing was introduced in preparation for war efforts.
Who began bombing in 1940?
RAF
Who led the July 1944 bomb plot and what did it involve.
It was led by Stauffenberg.His plan was to leave a bomb in a meeting with Hitler,detonate it and escape.His plan failed.
What is the planned operations for after the death of Hitler?
Operation Valkyrie
Which city were the White Rose group created and how significant were they?
They were based in Munich.They produced leaflets to be distributed.They advocated for nonviolent resistance against Nazis.
What did Nazi move to in Feb 1943
Total war mobilises all the resources of society.This included industry finance and labour.
How many people were in forced Labour in 1944?
There was 7.6 million workers.
When did Nazis finally surrender?
May 1945
When was Poland invaded and what was its significance?
It was invaded in September 1939.Germany believed Poland belonged to them and they wanted to control it effectively.
Who was in charge of Poland?
Hans Frank
How many non-jewish poles were murdered?
1.9 million
How many poles were forced into labour?
1.5 million
What percentage of Dutch Jews were murdered and where were they controlled?
76% and they were controlled in ghettos such as Warsaw.
Where did Jews agree to the final solution and what was it?
It was agreed in Wansee and involved the use of gas Chambers in death camps to extermination anybody deemed inferior.
