WWII Beginnings Flashcards
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What event marked the beginning of WWII?
Hitlers invasion of Poland
Why did the US join WWII?
Because the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
What is Operation Dynamo
Operation Dynamo was an evacuation of allied troops from Dunkirk beaches
What does this war tactic mean, and who was it used by?
“blitzkreg”
It was used by the Germans and meant lightning war
What was the Munich agreement?
When was the Pearl Harbor event?
December 7, 1941
What halted the German invasion of The Soviet Union?
Harsh snowstorms
What was the non-agression pact?
A pact between Hitler and Stalin saying they would not go against each other in the war.
What is the order of nations invaded by Germany?
Austria
Chevoslakia
Poland
What were the alliance systems in WWII?
The allies and the Axis
In which country did most people act positively when Germany invaded them?
Austria
Which areas were attacked by Japan?
Manchuria (China)
The Dutch East Indies
What is NOT a cause of WWII but was of WWI?
Secret alliances
Facism was first invented in which country?
Italy
A government marked by extreme nationalism and racism
Facist
