Generals
Who was a 5 star general in World War 2, and later became president in 1953?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
"A date which will live in infamy" is a reference to what battle?
The attack on Pearl Harbor.
What was Germanys main tactic of "Lightning Warfare" called?
Blitzkrieg.
What was the main weapon that was invented/used in WW2?
Machine gun (Infantry).
What was a major turning point in WW2?
Americas involvement in the war after Pearl Harbor.
Who was the German general/leader during WW2?
Adolf Hitler
What is the largest seaborne invasion (Overload) in history?
Normandy Landings
What was the tactic used instead of sending troops into Japan to invade?
Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
What type of weapon was used to take out many enemies in an area using an explosion?
grenade
The Battle of Berlin was the taking over Berlin quickly by what country?
Germany.
Who was Benito Mussolini?
Italian prime minister from 1922-43.
The bombing of what two major Japanese cities was a response to Pearl Harbor from president Harry Truman, who believed we either invade Japan and lose millions, or drop the bombs.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Who had a more skilled/trained infantry soldiers at the start of WW2 Germany or America?
Germany, due to America joining the war late.
This weapon-of-war saw major advancements during WW2, changing fighting styles forever.
The fighter plane.
What was the battle where German forces invaded the Soviet Union, but failed to gain control?
Battle of Moscow.
Who is the American naval general during WW2, also the commander in Chief?
Chester W. Nimitz
What was the largest/bloodiest battle in the history of warfare?
Battle of Stalingrad.
The increased usage of the machine gun in WW2 made what a common tactic?
Infantry.
What weapon took in ammunition and took out many enemies at a time with its large explosions?
Rocket launchers/heavy mortars
The battle that took control of the very strategic post in the Pacific Ocean is?
Battle of Midway.
Who was the US president that created NATO and the Monroe Doctrine?
Harry S. Truman
What country did Germany successfully invade on May 10th, 1940 with ease?
Fall of France.
What was the tactic used by the Soviet Union throughout most of the war?
Massive population, many men attacking.
What was the submachine gun invented by Germany that was used by infantry and paratroopers.
MP 40.
What was the invasion on the coasts of French North Africa?
Operation Torch.