WWII People and Battles Flashcards

1
Q

What was the holocaust?

A

The systematic killing of 11 million people by the nazis in concentration camps

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Who was the supreme commander of allied forces in Europe?

A

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

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3
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When was the last German attempt to go on offensive against the allies?

A

The Battle of the Buldge in Belgium and Luxemberg

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4
Q

What was the allied invasion of France called?

A

D-Day

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What was the Yalta conference?

A

The conference where allied leaders made plans for the end of WWII

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6
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What is Prejudice against Jewish people called?

A

Anti-semitism

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Why was the Suez canal so important to the British?

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It was the shortest sea rout to Asia and the Middle Eastern oil fields.

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