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WWII: How the War Wa

study guide WWII: How the War Was Fought

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What was the German strategy used in the Invasion of Poland? It was called Blitzkrieg. First planes bombed important places, then tanks attacked fast, and then soldiers came to take over the area.
What happened and what was the result of the Invasion of Poland? It was a super well-planned attack, so Germany easily beat Poland in just 18 days.
What was Germany's plan for the Fall of France? They used Blitzkrieg. First planes bombed important places, then tanks attacked fast, and then soldiers came to take over the area.
How did Germany use its air force to attack Britain? They used their air force, called the Luftwaffe, to bomb important parts of Britain to weaken them.
What was the campaign called where Germany bombed London? Germany bombed London in a campaign called the London Blitz.
How many weeks did it take for France to be defeated? France was completely defeated within 6 weeks.
Why did Hitler want to bomb important parts of Britain? Hitler wanted to make Britain weak so Germany could attack them by land and sea.
What was the campaign called where Germany bombed London? Germany bombed London in a campaign called the London Blitz.
What happened during the Battle of Britain and what was the outcome? It was the first air battle in history. Germany bombed a lot of places, but the British air force fought back and Germany could not beat them.
Why was the Battle of Britain a major milestone for Hitler? This battle was Hitler’s very first loss in WWII.
What operation did Germany start in June 1941 to invade the USSR? In June 1941, Germany started Operation Barbarossa to invade the USSR.
What did German forces do to the city of Leningrad? They surrounded Leningrad and cut off all of their food and supplies for almost 900 days.
How did the Siege of Leningrad finally end? The Soviet Union army eventually broke through the blockade and defeated Germany.
What did Germany want at Stalingrad and how did the Soviets respond? Germany wanted to take over the cities, but the Soviet forces fought back hard.
How did the Soviets use the weather against Germany at Stalingrad? When the Russian winter arrived, the Soviets took advantage by cutting off Germany's supplies.
Why was the German surrender at Stalingrad so important? It was Germany's biggest defeat and it completely changed the path of the war.
Why did Japan choose to attack the US? Because the US stopped selling oil to them. Japan needed oil for planes, tanks, and ships, and without it they would be weak.
What was Japan trying to protect when they planned the attack? Japan attacked to protect its military and stay strong in the war.
Where did Japan launch its attack on the US? Japan attacked the US Naval forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
What was the damage and loss of life at Pearl Harbor? A lot of ships and planes were destroyed, and many soldiers were killed.
What did the US do right after Pearl Harbor happened? Right after the attack, the US entered WWII.
What was the Allied plan and strategy for D-Day? They planned a huge invasion to free France from Germany. The US and Britain attacked from the west while the USSR attacked from the east.
Who was the US General in charge of leading D-Day? The D-Day attack was led by US General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What did the Allies physically do on D-Day and what did they start doing? The Allies invaded from the sea and began to free France from German control.
How did D-Day hurt the German military in the end? It forced Germany to fight a two-front war, which helped crush the German military.
Why did the US decide to use atomic bombs and what was the plan? To end the war quickly and force Japan to surrender. They planned to drop two bombs called "Fat Boy" and "Little Man" on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
What did the US do to end the war quickly, and what happened three days later when Japan didn't surrender? The US dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, causing many deaths, and then dropped the second bomb on Nagasaki three days later.
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