WWII Flashcards
Who does Germany/Hitler sign a non-aggression pact with?
Russia/Joseph Stalin
What three territories did Hitler take in 1939?
The Rhineland, Austria, and Czechoslovakia
Where does Hitler invade in 1939 that starts WWII?
Poland
Who were the Axis powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Who were the Allies?
England, France, Russia/Soviet Union, and later the U.S.
What was a Blitzkrieg/Lightning War?
Quick planes and tanks followed by infantry.
What new form of technology at the time was vital for a Blitzkrieg?
Radio
Who declares war on Germany in 1939?
France and England after Germany invades Poland
What does Hitler do in response to England and France declaring war on him?
He invades and takes Denmark and Norway in 1940
What lands does Hitler conquer and take in 1940?
Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg
Why did Italy join Germany?
They were hoping to gain land
What was “Operation Sea Lion”?
German plan to invade Britain
How long did the Battle of Britain last and what was the outcome?
The battle lasted 9 months and ended with the Nazi’s lost
What was Hitlers 1st major mistake in WWII, and what unfavorable characteristic did it show?
He quit bombing Britain and this showed he was impatient
What was Hitlers second big mistake in WWII?
He gave up bombing Leningrad
