WW2 Flashcards
When did the war begin for Europeans?
1st of Sep 1939
w/ invasion of Poland
What was the ‘Aktion T4’ program?
Gassing of 70,000 mentally ill Germans in 1940
This program was a Nazi initiative targeting individuals deemed ‘unfit’ by the regime.
What significant event occurred from March to May 1940 in Lithuania?
Katyn Massacre
This massacre involved the execution of Polish military officers by the Soviet NKVD.
When did the ‘Phoney War’ in France end?
10th of May 1940
This date marks the beginning of the German invasion of France.
What happened on 14th of June 1940?
The Germans entered Paris
This event forced the French government to flee southwards.
What was De Gaulle’s significant action on 18th of June 1940?
BBC call
De Gaulle called for French resistance against German occupation.
What occurred on 22nd of June 1940?
Signing of the French armistice
This event marked the end of the Battle of France.
When was Pétain given full powers?
10th of July 1940
This marked the establishment of the Vichy regime in France.
What significant meeting took place on 24th of October 1940?
Pétain met Hitler in Montoire
This meeting marked the beginning of collaboration between Vichy France and Nazi Germany.
When did Russian and American participation in the war begin?
1941
This year signaled a significant turn in the dynamics of World War II.
What program was launched in March 1941?
Lend Lease Program
The US supplied Britain with munitions, food, and other essentials under this program.
When did Operation Barbarossa take place?
June 1941
This was the code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
What occurred in September 1941 at Babi Yar?
34,000 Jews killed in 2 days by the Einsatzgruppen
This massacre is one of the largest mass killings during the Holocaust.
What significant event happened in December 1941?
Pearl Harbor Attack
This attack led to the United States entering World War II.
What was discussed at the Conference of Wannsee on 20th of January 1942?
Plans for the Final Solution
This conference coordinated the implementation of the Holocaust.
What happened to Issei and Nisei in March 1942?
Interned in ‘relocation centers’
This refers to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway in June 1942?
Turning point in the Pacific Theater
This battle significantly weakened the Japanese Navy.
What occurred during the Vél’ d’Hiv round up on 16th and 17th of July 1942?
13,000+ people arrested in Paris
This operation was conducted by the French Police and led to mass deportations.
What was the duration of the resistance of Stalingrad?
September 1942 to February 1943
This battle marked a significant defeat for the German forces.
What significant event took place in November 1942?
Landing of Allied forces in North Africa
This operation was part of the larger strategy to defeat Axis powers.
What happened on 6th of June 1944?
Landing in Normandy
This event is known as D-Day and marked the start of the liberation of Western Europe.
When did French troops enter Paris after liberation?
24th of August 1944
This event symbolized the end of German occupation in France.
What happened in 1945 related to Dresden?
Destruction of Dresden by Churchill
This was a response to a failed invasion of Britain by Hitler.
What was the Nuremberg Trial?
1945-1946
This trial held Nazi dignitaries accountable for ‘crimes against humanity.’
