WW 2 Begins Flashcards
What was the result of Germany invading Poland
France and Great Britain declare war on Germany but do little to stop the.
What year did Germany invade Poland?
1939
Where did Germany invade in April of 1940
Germany invades Denmark and Norway (both neutral)
Where did Germany invade in May- June 1940
Germany invades and conquers the Netherlands, Belgium, and France
What is Blitzkrieg
lightning war” use of combined arms tactics to quickly surprise, break through, and encircle enemy positions
What was the Maginot line
a state of the art system of fortifications, obstacles, and weapons along Frances border with Germany
What was the problem with the Maginot line
Did not extend all the way to the English Channel (Belgian border)
How fast did it take Germany to conquer France?
5weeks
Where did Germany attack from and why was it unexpected?
German tank division moved (unexpectedly) through supposedly impassible Ardennes Forest, swung through the Netherlands and Belgium into France
What was the “Miracle at Dunkirk”
When the British soldiers were fleeing France after Germany encircled them and they managed to escape
What was Vichy France
puppet government set up in France after country surrenders
