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History WWII
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Germany used the "blitzkreig" war stragety, Germany outpowered their small army, leading them to fall in to German hands. This battle broke agreements made with England and France. Located on the eastern front | Battle of Poland |
| Germany bypassed the maginot line and marched through Ardennes when they collided with British and began to push them back to the beaches. The Miracle of this battle was Britians evacuation from the battle by sea. Located on the Western Front | Battle of Dunkirk |
| German invasion of France and the low countries, caused a victory for the axis powers and for italy to declare war on france. Located on the Western Front | Battle of France |
| Germany tried to invade Britain which was secluded at the time because of the battles of poland and dunkirk. however, Britian won the fight over Germany because Germans were so far away from their homeland. Located on the Eastern Front | Battle of Britain |
| Germany's invasion on Russia. It was the largest military attack of WWII and was based on blitzkreig. Purges wiped out most of Russia's army, although they still won. Located on the Western Front | Operation Barbarossa |
| The turning point of WWII in Europe, Germany lost to Russia. Fought from winters of 1942 to 1943 as one of the bloodiest battles of WWII located on the Western Front | Battle of Stalingrad |
| Japanese launched a surprise attack on American's in Hawaii, causing America's direct involvement in WWII, Located on the Pacific Front | Pearl Harbor |
| Fought in the deserts of North Africa and led to Germany's surrender. Was the last stand for Allies in North Africa. Located on the Eastern Front | Battle of El Alamein |
| Fought through winters 1944 to 1945 was the last major Nazi offensive against the Allies, Hitler tried to divide the Allies believing they were weak. Largest battle fought by Americans in WWII, Germany was defeated. Located on the Eastern Front | Battle of the Bulge |
| Fought over the U.S. midpacific base at Midway atoll, USA victory, located on the Pacific Front | Battle of Midway |
| Part of a three point plan America had in winning the war on the Eastern Front | Battle of Iwo Jima |
| Bloodiest battle of the Pacific War, United States victory. Heavy losses on the Japanese lives | Battle of Okinawa |
| United States dropped two atomic bombs on these places. | Hiroshima and Nagasaki |
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