WW2 Flashcards
What year did World War II begin?
1939
What event triggered the United States’ entry into World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
True or False: Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant military operation in which Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy.
D-Day
Which two countries were primarily involved in the Eastern Front of World War II?
Germany and the Soviet Union
What was the name of the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
Multiple choice: Which of the following battles is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater? A) Battle of Britain B) Battle of Midway C) Battle of the Bulge
B) Battle of Midway
What was the primary purpose of the Manhattan Project?
To develop atomic bombs
True or False: The Holocaust was the systematic extermination of Jews and other groups by the Nazis.
True
Which two cities were atomic bombs dropped on in August 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What was the name of the alliance formed by Germany, Italy, and Japan?
The Axis Powers
Fill in the blank: The __________ Conference was a meeting of Allied leaders to discuss the post-war order.
Yalta
What year did World War II end in Europe?
1945
Multiple choice: Which country was NOT a member of the Allies? A) United States B) Germany C) Soviet Union
B) Germany
What was the name of the German military strategy of rapid warfare?
Blitzkrieg
