DUNKIRK EVACUATION
What was the name of the evacuation mission at Dunkirk?
Operation Dynamo
Who was the dictator that declared war on the Allies?
Benito Mussolini
Who led the German forces during the invasion of France?
Adolf Hitler
Which German air force carried out bombing raids on Britain?
Luftwaffe
I am not alive, but I grow.
I don’t have lungs, but I need air.
I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me.
Fire
Which two countries’ troops were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk?
Britain & France
Which country joined Germany after declaring war on the Allies?
Italy
What tactic did Germany use to quickly defeat French forces?
Blitzkrieg (lightning war) tactics
What types of places did Germany target during the attacks on Britain?
Airfields, radar stations, and cities (such as London)
I have keys but no locks, space but no room.
You can enter, but you can’t go outside.
keyboard
What German tactic caused British and French troops to become trapped?
Blitzkrieg tactics
What did Italy form when it joined Germany in the war?
The Axis alliance (Axis powers)
What happened to the French government during the invasion?
The government fled, and Prime Minister Paul Reynaud resigned
What was Germany’s main goal in attacking Britain’s air defenses?
To destroy the Royal Air Force (RAF) so Germany could invade Britain
The more you take, the more you leave behind.
Footsteps
About how many soldiers were evacuated during the Dunkirk rescue?
Over 300, 000 soldiers
Why did Mussolini want Italy to join the war?
He wanted to gain territory, power, and build a “new Roman Empire,” and he thought the war would end quickly with the winning side.
What was the name of the agreement France signed with Germany on 22 June 1940?
An armistice (a ceasefire agreement)
Which British air force defended Britain during these attacks?
The Royal Air Force (RAF)
What has to be broken before you can use it?
egg
Why was the Dunkirk evacuation considered important for Britain even though it was a retreat?
Because it saved a large part of the British Army, boosted morale, and allowed Britain to continue fighting in the war.
Why was Italy’s decision to join the war risky given the situation in Europe at the time?
Because France was already close to defeat and the war’s outcome was uncertain, meaning Italy risked joining a dangerous and unstable conflict on the wrong side.
Why was France’s surrender important for the rest of World War II in Europe?
Because it gave Germany a major victory and left the United Kingdom almost alone to resist Hitler in Europe.
Why did Germany fail to achieve victory in the Battle of Britain?
Because the RAF fought back strongly, Britain’s radar system gave early warnings, and Germany could not gain control of the skies.
I shave every day, but my beard stays the same.
barber