World War 2 Flashcards
History
Why did WW2 break out. List the reasons
Invasion of Poland
Germany announces remilitarization. Breaking treaty of versailles
Take the Rhineland
Germany merge with Austria
Policy of appeasement used by Neville Chamberlain allowed Hitler to get what he wanted.
Which cities were bombed in Germany ?
Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg
What are the arguments for bombing cities ?
To lower Germany’s moral and make them give up in the war
What are the arguments against bombing cities ?
They rebuilt their weaponry factories in a matter of 2 weeks
Wiped out innocent people
What was the impact of the atom bombs used in WW2 ?
Wiped out Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What are the arguments for the use of the atom bombs ?
Japan was the last country within the Axis power still fighting in the war.
What are the arguments against the use of the atom bombs ?
Killed innocent people
It took many years to fix the damage and rebuild the cities.
How was the Battle of Britain won ?
Britain shot down the German bombers and had more advanced planes and used radar to their advantage. Also the RAF bombing German cities.
What technology was used in the Battle of Britain ?
Radar
What were the Germans strengths ?
They had more planes than Britain
Their slow bomber aircraft were protected by fast fighter aircraft
What were the German weaknesses ?
Their planes were too slow and easily shot down
They gave Britain too much time to rebuild their damaged airfields
What were the British strengths ?
Their plans were fast
They had radar
What were the British weaknesses ?
They were outnumbered
They lost a significant amount of pilots during the Battle of Britain.
