World War 2 Flashcards
What was the duration of WW2?
1939 - 1945
In which ways was Dunkirk a triumph?
> Rescued Soldiers
British showed maturity
Germans though that Britain was keeping its morale
In which ways was Dunkirk a disaster?
> France had lost
Germany had invaded nearly all bordering countries
Germans would make more use of technology and be prepared
When did the Americans drop the bomb in Hiroshima?
6th August 1945.
When did Japan surrender?
15th August 1945, after the second bomb was dropped.
When did Germany surrender?
7th May 1945
What was Blitzkrieg?
Blitzkrieg was a tactic used by the Germans in which they simply swept round it, cut it off from their supports and then waited for it to surrender.
What does Blitzkrieg mean?
Lightning war
What was the Blitz?
The Blitz was a Nazi night bombing campaign.
What happened to Adolf Hitler?
He committed suicide.
What was carpet bombing?
This was when the Nazis bombed an area intensively.
What weapons were used in WW2?
> Artillery guns
Planes
Tanks
Bombs
Why did the USA join war?
They were affected by the sad news and sent food and aid. Later on they helped put an end to WW2 by defeating Japan.
When did the USA join war?
1941
What were the long term factors of the war?
> Economic depression started in America which spread globally
Millions were thrown out of work
Some starved to death
People were angry so they turned to political extremists
