Battles of WW2
In a 1998 film, Tom Hanks can be seen storming Juno beach in this battle, best known for being the largest invasion in human history and having surprising the Germans.
What is D-Day/Normandy Invasion?
What is Aushwitz-Birkenau?
Meaning "Lightning War", this German tactic required the speedy control of land and air, catching the enemy off guard.
What is Blitzkrieg?
This minority group had to drop the Indian status upon enlisting, and didn't receive the same benefits as other groups. A notable name under this group includes Thomas George "Tommy" Prince, a highly decorated and feared sniper.
Who are Indigenous Canadians?
Pearl Harbour was an American naval base set up in this state, and was attacked by the Japanese in 1941.
What is Hawaii?
This "battle" involved Canada having to securely transport supplies to Britain overseas. The Germans tried to counter this with U-boats in "Wolf Packs"
What is the Battle of the Atlantic?
As stage 2 of the 4 stages of Isolation, the Nazis would gather all the Jews and forced them to live in Ghettos, isolating them from society.
What is Segregation?
This was essentially the German Air force.
What is the Luftwaffe?
This minority group served the navy as sailors and the air force as grounds crew. Some notable names under this group include Cecilia Butler, who worked in a munitions plant, and Alvin Duncan, who served in a secret operation for the Allies
Who are Black Canadians?
The first Atomic Bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, killing 173,000 people. The second Atomic Bomb was dropped here, killing 80,000 more people.
What is Nagasaki?
As the largest land-air attack in warfare history, Hitler sent 3 million troops, 3500 tanks, and 1800 aircraft to take Moscow, but failed.
What is the Battle of Stalingrad?
This Unit within Concentration Camps saw prisoners burn any dead bodies.
What is the Special Unit?
Meaning "Phony War", this term meant for both sides to 'sit' down and be humble, and was considered a tactical retreat for the Germans.
What is Sitzkireg?
68% of this minority group admitted that they would lose their jobs to men returning from war. A notable name under this group includes Elizabeth "Elsie" Macgill, the first female graduate for mechanical engineering.
Who are Women?
The bomb dropped on Nagasaki was made from plutonium, but the bomb dropped on Hiroshima was made from this, waste from Canadian radium mining.
What is Uranium?
This battle was meant to be a surprise raid, but ended up being delayed. 900 men died and was used as a lesson for future battles, like D-Day.
What is the Battle of Dieppe?
Created by Sir Francis Galton, this theory would determine a person's criminality based on genetics and race. It became popular in north/west Europe, and conferences across the world argued it as a fact.
What is Eugenics?
With the most terrifying scream of WW2, this German plane did terrible damage by dive bombing into the opponent.
What are Stukas?
Who are Chinese Canadians?
The main element used to make the first Atomic Bombs were found in this Canadian lake.
What is Great Bear Lake?
This battle began on July 10th, 1943 and ended on May 8th, 1945, and utilized Urban warfare, where soldiers would storm through town buildings.
What is the Italian Campaign?
Zyklon B gas was the main use for extermination, but was originally used for this.
What is pesticide?
This German tank was quick and, when grouped together, could be unstoppable and could easily punch into enemy line.
What is a Panzer?
This Operation set up by Chinese Canadians involved 13 specific people with skills like sabotage, ambush, unarmed combat, and silent killing. It was a dangerous mission against Japan.
What is Operation Oblivion?
This Minister of Canada was one of the 6 people in the Combined Policy Committee, which regulated the use of nuclear weapons.
Who is C.D. Howe?