War Officially Starts Flashcards

1
Q

Why did the war start

A

Hitler launched a blitzkrieg on Poland and German planes bombed airfields, factories, and towns at night

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2
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What is a blitzkrieg

A

A lightning war that happens at night

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3
Q

Who invaded Poland with hitler

A

Stalin

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4
Q

Hi long did it take to defeat Poland

A

1 Month

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5
Q

Who forced France to sign surrender document

A

Hitler

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6
Q

Who declared war on france

A

Italy

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7
Q

Did France surrender? Why?

A

Yes, they didn’t have a military or weapons to fight

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8
Q

Who was the leader of Britain

A

Winston Churchill

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9
Q

Who wanted to attack Britain

A

Germany

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10
Q

What area did Germany want to attack in Britain

A

London

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11
Q

How many days in a row did they bomb London

A

57

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12
Q

How many people side in operation sea lion

A

15000 people

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13
Q

Did London survive the attacks

A

Yes, citizens carried on with everyday life

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14
Q

What day did the war start?

A

September 1, 1939

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