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WW2 Flashcards

1
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What was the method adopted by Hitler?

A

Blitzkrieg, or Lightning War which involved rapid thrusts by motorized divisions, air power and tanks (Panzers)

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Which event in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II?

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The invasion of Poland by Germany.

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True or False: Italy was a member of the Allied Powers at the start of WWII.

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False.

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4
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What was the purpose of Japan’s invasion of Manchuria in 1931?

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To secure resources and expand its empire.

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5
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Fill in the blank: The Axis Powers consisted of Germany, Italy, and ______.

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Japan.

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6
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What was the Munich Agreement of 1938?

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An agreement that allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.

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7
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Which pact did Germany and Japan sign in 1940?

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The Tripartite Pact.

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What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

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It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses, leading to widespread resentment.

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True or False: The League of Nations was effective in preventing aggression from Axis Powers.

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False.

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What military strategy did Germany use to invade Poland?

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Blitzkrieg, or ‘lightning war.’

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Who was the leader of Italy during WWII?

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Benito Mussolini.

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12
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What was the significance of the Battle of Britain (1940)?

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It marked the first major defeat of Hitler’s military forces.

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Fill in the blank: Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on ______.

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December 7, 1941.

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What was the main reason for Japan’s expansionist policies in Asia?

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To secure natural resources and establish dominance in the region.

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Which country did Germany invade in June 1941, breaking the non-aggression pact?

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The Soviet Union.

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What was the primary goal of the Axis Powers during the early years of WWII?

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To expand their territories and establish totalitarian regimes.

17
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True or False: The U.S. entered WWII immediately after the invasion of Poland.

A

False.

18
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What was the impact of the Rape of Nanking (1937) on Japan’s international relations?

A

It caused widespread condemnation and increased tensions with Western powers.

19
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What was the significance of the Atlantic Charter (1941)?

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It outlined the goals for the post-war world and was a foundation for Allied cooperation.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The Nazi-Soviet Pact was signed in ______.

A

August 1939.

21
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What was the primary reason for Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia in 1935?

A

To demonstrate military strength and expand its empire.

22
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Who was the British Prime Minister who famously declared ‘peace for our time’ after the Munich Agreement?

A

Neville Chamberlain.

23
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943)?

A

A decisive Soviet victory that marked a turning point in the war.

24
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Which ideology did Japan adopt during the 1930s that justified its imperial expansion?

A

Militarism and Pan-Asianism.

25
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True or False: Germany’s invasion of France was successful and led to a quick victory.

A

True.

26
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What was the main objective of the German invasion of the Soviet Union?

A

To conquer territory and eliminate communism.

27
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When was the phoney war?

A

The phoney war was from September 1939 to April 1940, where neither the Axis powers nor the Allies took up any offensive positions or land operations after the invasion of Poland in 1939.

28
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Why did Hitler want to control Norway?

A

Narvik in Norway was the main outlet for Swedish Iron Ore which was crucial for the German armament industry.

29
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2 results of Hitler’s Norwegian campaign ?

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  1. Assured Germany’s iron ore supplies and bases, but damaged navy which affected her at Dunkirk.
  2. Chamberlain’s incompetent government. Churchill takes his place after resignation.
30
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Act allowing Britain to receive American financial aid?

A

The Lend Lease Act (Apr 1941)

31
Q

When was Operation Barbarossa?
Reasons for it?

A

June 1941.

Reasons:
1. Hitler expected Japan to attack from the east.
2. He thought Russia would attack them while busy on the western front
3. Hatred for communism & lebensraum
4. Japan’s entry would mean lesser chance of USA entering

32
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Why did Barbarossa fail?

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  1. October rains and low winter temp of -38C hampered the troops
  2. No proper clothing because Hitler assumed it would end by autumn
  3. spring came and hitler focused on the oilfields in Caucasus.
33
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Reasons for failure of the Axis Powers ?

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  1. Shortage of Raw materials like rubber, oil, nickel, cotton
  2. Allied Powers learnt from their mistakes & how to check the Axis Powers
  3. Nazi racial policies (Jews, homosexuals could have helped overthrow stalinist regime)
  4. Spread too thinly across western front, mediterrenean both sides, coastline of france.
34
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Reasons why Japan invaded Manchuria ?

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  1. it was a valuable trade outlet
  2. a growing china would not have allowed japan access to manchuria
  3. they had contributed to the development of industry and railway in manchuria
  4. great depression
  5. russo japanese war privileged position.
35
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Problems Mussolini was facing?

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  1. France and Balkans
  2. German invasion through Brenner Pass, weak Austria.
36
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Why did Mussolini invade Abyssinia?

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  1. would impress elites and colonialist supporters
  2. new market for exports, Great Depression
  3. other colonies were not doing well, ‘friendship’ tactic failed
  4. Adowa previous failure
37
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Why did Mussolini send help to Franco?

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  1. 3rd fascist state
  2. prevent communism spread
  3. naval base in Europe
38
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what did hitler want from poland?

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danzing with a road and railway connecting east prussia to the rest of germany.

39
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How did RAF damage the Luftwaffe?

A
  1. radar system had already identified the german attackers
  2. bombing london was a bad idea
  3. poorly armed germans with airtime for 90 mins

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