WW2 Flashcards
Name the 8 battles that Canada helped in
- Dunkirk
- Battle of Britain
- Battle of Hong Kong
- Battle in The Atlantic
- Dieppe Raid/Operation Jubilee
- Battle of Ortona
- D-Day
- Battle of Scheldt
What was the phoney war?
When Nazi Germany invaded Poland which triggered the declaration of war between Britain and France.
Timing of the phoney war?
Just getting out of the depression, 1939-1940
What did the Phoney war kickstart?
Women and men working in war and also war production and factories.
What was the Conquest of Europe?
When Nazi Germany invaded countries in Europe just to protect their supply of steel from Scandinavia.
How many countries were invaded by Nazi Germany?
Six countries
Name the countries who got invaded by Nazi Germany
Denmark
Netherlands
France
Norway
Half of Belgium
Luxembourg
Why did Hitler want to target Russia?
It was to control the Jewish and European population.
What is the Blitzkrieg?
It is a war method in which