World War II Flashcards
Who were a part of the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, Japan
Who belonged to the Allied Powers?
Britain, United States, USSR
Who were “The Big Three” and where were they from?
Churchill - Britain
Stalin - USSR
Roosevelt- USA
When was Pearl Harbor attacked?
December 7, 1941
What effect did Iwo Jima have on WWII?
It was a major turning point in the battle of the Pacific. It gave the USA a spot to land planes as they attacked Japan.
Name the five beachheads used on D-Day.
Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword
Where did the Allied Forces deploy each of the nuclear bombs dropped on Japan?
Aug 6, 1945 Hiroshima
Aug 9, 1945 Nagasaki
What were Japanese internment camps?
Camps that innocent Japanese Americans were put in after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The USA would later admit that these actions were done on nothing more than racism and war hysteria.
How do women contribute to the war?
Women joined forces in the military and took over jobs left behind by men.
What were the two sides of WWII called?
Axis and Allied Powers
