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U.S. History
World War II exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hidecki Tojo | was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army and the 40th Prime Minister of Japan during much of World War II, from 18 October 1941 to 22 July 1944. |
| Curtis LeMay | was a General in the United States Air Force. He's credited with designing and implementing an effective systematic strategic bombing campaign in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. |
| James Doolittle | was an American aviation pioneer. He earned the Medal of Honor for his valor and leadership as commander of the Doolittle Raid while a lieutenant colonel. |
| Gregoriy Zhukhov | was a Soviet career officer, played an important role in leading the Red Army to liberate the Soviet Union from the Axis Powers' occupation, to advance through much of Eastern Europe, and to conquer Germany's capital, Berlin. |
| Heinrich Himmler | was a German politician and head of the Schutzstaffel (SS). He was one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany. As Reichsführer-SS he oversaw all police and security forces, including the Gestapo. |
| Joseph Goebbels | was a German politician and Reich Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. He was one of German dictator Adolf Hitler's closest associates and most devout followers |
| Hermann Goring | was a German politician, military leader and a leading member of the Nazi Party. Among many offices, he was Hitler's designated successor and commander of the Luftwaffe |
| Chester Nimitz | was an admiral in the United States Navy. He held the dual command of Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet |
| Holland K. Smith | General |
| Irwin Rommell | was perhaps the most famous German Field Marshal of World War II.established the legend of the Desert Fox. He is thought by many to have been the most skilled commander of desert warfare in the war. |